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Eric R. Byer
Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2009 NATA INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Alexandria, VA, January 5, 2010 – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community.
Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen based upon NATA member-submitted nominations.
These awards cover five categories:
The Airport Executive Partnership Award recognizes an airport manager for outstanding efforts to nurture the relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators.
The Aviation Journalism Award identifies a journalist, writer, or publication that excels in consumer education or editorial support that is beneficial to the general aviation industry.
The Excellence In Pilot Training Award recognizes an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions in safety, professionalism, leadership, and excellence in the field of pilot training.
The FAA Customer Service Excellence Award recognizes a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility or facility staff member who represents the highest degree of customer service and elevates the quality of interaction between the FAA and aircraft maintenance and repair facilities, Part 135 certificate holders, airport service organizations, and flight schools.
The ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician Award acknowledges the exceptional performance of a licensed airframe and power plant mechanic or radio repairman who has practiced his or her craft for a period of 20 or more years.
Last year’s winners were:
- Airport Executive Partnership Award – Gary Schmidt, director of reliever airports, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minneapolis, MN
- Aviation Journalism Award – William Garvey, editor, Business & Commercial Aviation
- Excellence In Pilot Training Award – William Griggs, Sr. president, AFI Flight Training Center
- FAA Customer Service Excellence Award – DuPage Flight Standards District Office
- ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician Award – Jimmy P. Ray, Million Air – Salt Lake City
All nominations for these five awards must be received by NATA no later than February 26, 2010. The nomination form is available by clicking here. Members may also obtain a nomination form by calling the NATA headquarters at 800-808-6282 or by e-mailing Celeste Clark.
The awards will be distributed presented the 2010 NATA Day on the Hill and Spring Committee Meetings to be held in the Washington, DC area on April 20-22, 2010.
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