AOA Annual Conference Award winners celebrate

The Hilton Metropole London saw award winners celebrate at the AOA Annual Awards Ceremony, the centrepiece of the Conference Dinner.

The black tie event, attended by some 300 delegates from across the industry and related businesses attracted record numbers of Managing Directors and senior level delegates, with visitors visiting sponsor and exhibitor stands prior to the ceremony itself.

Awards were presented for airports nominated for excellence in particular areas. These were determined by the following bodies; the British Air Transport Association (BATA) and the Airport Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The awards presented by Simon Calder were for the following categories:

Best General Aviation Airport - Sywell Aerodrome
Best Airport with up to 6 Million Passengers - Newcastle International Airport;
Best Airport with over 6 Million Passengers - Gatwick Airport Ltd

Simon Buck, BATA Chief Executive said: ‘BATA is again pleased to be nominating the two “Best Airport” awards. Both categories were extremely competitive and the winners well deserved. The strong field of nominees highlights the good working relationships that exist between UK airlines and airports.’

Awards were also presented to AOA’s Associate members. The winners, decided democratically by the AOA Board, were selected for their outstanding work in their particular field.

Ed Anderson, AOA Chairman commented:

“The number and quality of entries was unprecedented, reflecting the quality of people and companies working in the airports industry. Deciding on the winners was a difficult process, with so many outstanding entries, but the award winners showed particular excellence and dedication in their field.”

Best Business Partner - Vanderlande Industries
Best Consultancy –AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Ltd
Best Innovator – Rapiscan Systems Limited
Best Manufacturer - Thales UK
Best Service Provider - Pascall+Watson Architects
Best Small Business - Human Recognition Systems
Best Exhibition Stand – SELEX Systems Integration
Best Environmental Initiative - Inviron Limited

AOA congratulates all its winners for their well deserved awards.

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For more information please contact Tom Needham on 020 7340 0994 or email tomneedham@aoa.org.uk