Airport Safety Mark of Distinction Award

Airports - Southern Region

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In order to recognize more airports, more often, for all that they do in the name of airport safety, the FAA Southern Region, Airports Division will award the "Airport Safety Mark of Distinction" award.

Selection Criteria

Airports that display exemplary effort or initiative in the name of airport safety will be awarded the "Airport Safety Mark of Distinction" award. Nominations for this award will initially be based on the recommendation of the FAA Southern Region Airport Certification Safety Inspector assigned to that airport. Any special airport program, initiative, effort, or record that has or shows promise to dramatically enhance airport safety, is eligible for recognition. If you have a special program, initiative, or record that you feel is worthy of laudation, let your ACSI know so that he/she can evaluate the effort and determine if it truly meets the standard of the award.

Submission Information

Independent submissions are unnecessary for this award. Normally, airports will be nominated for this award by the Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) assigned to that airport for actions and efforts in the name of airport safety that the individual ACSI feels are exemplary and worthy of recognition. However, individual airports or airport officials can submit documentation recommending an airport for the award. They should submit nomination documents to the Certification Inspector assigned to that airport for his/her initial review.

Period and deadline

There is no specific period of eligilibility for this award. Airports can receive this award any time of the year as the award is based on a specific action, vice a period of time.

Evaluations

The Southern Region Airports Division Airport Certification team will follow-up on all nominations received to determine eligibility.

Notification

Airports will be notified soon after receiving the award. Winners will also receive recognition of the award at the next Airports Division conference.

Past award winners