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ATCA Awards Program
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Purpose |
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The purpose of the Air Traffic Control Association Awards Program is to give special recognition to those persons and/or organizations engaged in the development, operation or maintenance of the world-wide air traffic control system for outstanding achievement or for an outstanding contribution to ATC. The achievement or contribution so recognized shall be in the public interest and shall add to the quality, safety or efficiency of air traffic control. |
Eligibility
Any individual or group of individuals is eligible if properly nominated
and qualified. The nominee does not have to be an ATCA member to receive
an award, nor do you have to be a member to recommend someone for an
award. In keeping with ATCA’s global representation, the ATCA awards
criteria have been amended to encompass the worldwide scope of ATCA.
Recommendations for ATCA Awards from all corners of the globe are
welcome.
Medallion Awards
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The General E.R. Quesada Memorial Award
This is a Medallion award presented to an individual for outstanding
achievement or contribution during the previous year as an ATC Manager.
- The George W. Kriske Memorial Award
This is a Medallion Award presented to an individual for an outstanding
career, which has added to the quality, safety or efficiency of air
traffic control.
- The William A. Parenteau Memorial Award
This is a Medallion Award presented to an individual for an outstanding
achievement or contribution during the previous year which has added to
the quality, safety or efficiency of air traffic control.
- The Earl F. Ward Memorial Award
This is a Medallion Award presented to a group for an outstanding
achievement during the previous year, which has added to the quality,
safety or efficiency of air traffic control.
- The ATCA Industrial Award
This is a Medallion Award presented to an industry or a group of industries for
outstanding achievement or contribution, which has added to the quality
safety or efficiency of air traffic control.
- The ATCA Small & Disadvantaged Business Award
Presented to a small business concern owned and controlled by socially
and economically disadvantaged individuals for an exemplary achievement
or contribution that has added to the safety, quality or efficiency of
ATC.
- The Charles E. Varnell Memorial Award for Small Business
Presented to a small business concern for an outstanding achievement or
contribution that has added to the quality, safety or efficiency of ATC.
- The ATCA Air Traffic Control Specialist of the Year Award
Presented to an individual civilian air traffic control specialist who
has during the previous year performed in an exemplary or extraordinary
manner in support of ATC (an award for each specialist discipline in
enroute, terminal and flight service facilities).
- The Lingiam "Linn" Odems Memorial Award
The Lingiam "Linn" Odems Memorial Award is a Medallion Award for or air
traffic control specialists of the Military. This is an Award presented
to an individual military or civilian air traffic control specialist who
has during the previous years performed in an exemplary or extraordinary
manner in support of miltiary air traffic control facilities.
- The ATCA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist of the Year Award
Presented to an individual military or civilian airway facilities
technician acting in a non-supervisory capacity who has, during the
previous year, performed in an exemplary or extraordinary manner in
support of ATC.
- The ATCA Life Cycle Management Award
The award recognizes the individual(s) or group whose design, development, deployment, maintenance or logistical support had a significant positive impact on the performance or operation of an important ATC system in the previous year.
- The David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management
This is a Medallion Award presented to an individual working in the
field of Aviation Traffic Management for outstanding achievement or
contribution in the area of ATC collaborative decision making, balancing
air traffic demand and capacity, or maximizing airspace and airport use,
which has added to the quality, efficiency and/or safety of the Global
Airspace System.
Nomination Process
Nominations for all Awards shall be submitted to the Awards Committee
prior to July 15th of each year. Nominations should include, but are not
limited to the following:
- Nominee’s name, organization (including address), position/title,
name of the award, person to contact if nominee is selected for an award
(include mailing/e-mail address and phone number), and other pertinent
data. For group/business awards, list names of the principle
participants in the group/business.
- A short (one paragraph) summary indicating why the individual or
group/business is deserving of the award.
- Specific justification for the award citing examples and detailed
support information. The justification should be limited to no more than
two pages.
- Any significant and appropriate extra-curricular activities or
organizations in which the nominee has participated.
- Name of the person submitting the nomination and the nomination date.
- Nominations should be formatted as follows:
- Paper size - 8 ½” X 11”.
- Left margin - 1 ½” to allow for binding.
- Right, top, and bottom margins - 1”.
- Font - 10 to 12 point Times New Roman, Courier, or Arial.
- Please use the ATCA Award Nomination form available on-line to submit
your recommendations. Click
VIEW THE FORM, fill it out online and/or print, complete, and
mail or fax it (with appropriate attachments) to the: ATCA Awards
Committee, c/o ATCA, 1101 King Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia
22314-2944; Fax (703)299-2437. Email:
miguel.vazquez@atca.org with any
questions.
Presentations
The Awards will be presented at the ATCA Annual Meeting.
Other Awards
The ATCA Technical Writing Award
Presented to the author of the first, second, and third place technical
article contributed to the Journal of Air Traffic Control.
The Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award
The Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award is dedicated to the memory of one of
the recognized "Fathers of Air Traffic Control" and honors the lifelong
achievements of an individual in the field of aviation. The award trophy
is inscribed with recipient names. It was donated by ATCA Corporate
Member Raytheon Company. The Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award is on
permanent display at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in
Washington, D.C.
Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Recipients
- David Thomas, Deputy FAA Administrator, Professional Air Traffic
Controller
- Najeeb Halaby, FAA Administrator, President, Pan Am Airways
- J. Lynn Helms, FAA Administrator, President, Piper Aircraft Co.
- Scott Crossfield, Aircraft Test Pilot
- John Winant, President, National Business Aircraft Association
- Joseph Del Balzo, Deputy FAA Administrator, Electrical Engineer
- Tirey Vickers, Editor of ATCA Journal, Professional Air Traffic
Controller
- Captain Elrey B. Jeppesen, Airline Captain, Founder, Jeppesen & Co.
- Norman Mineta, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Congressman
- Yves Lambert, Director General of EUROCONTROL
- Stanley Seltzer, V. P., American Airlines, Professional Air Traffic
Controller
- Langhorne Bond, FAA Administrator
- Gabriel A. Hartl, Colonel USAF Retired, President of ATCA
- William Pollard, CEO, Air Services Australia, Professional Air Traffic
Controller
- Frank Frisbie, Northrop/Grumman, FAA Deputy Associate Administrator
- Andrew Pitas, Founder of ATCA, Professional Air Traffic Controller
- Wolfgang Philipp, Senior Director, EUROCONTROL
- Congressman James L. Oberstar, 8th Congressional District, Minnesota
- Garland "Cas" Castleberry, FAA Associate Administrator, Harris Corp, Former ATCA President
- Jerry Thompson, Founder and CEO, Jerry Thompson and Associates
Awards Committee
- Thomas Styc, Chairman
- Suzette Matthews, Board Liaison
- Miguel Vazquez, Staff Liaison
- Raymond Bohn
- Kim Cardosi
- Charles Dove
- Joann Ford
- Frank Frisbie
- Rachel Jackson
- Susie McMichael
- Robert Meyer
- Andy Pitas
- Kathleen Thompson
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