The purpose of the ACC Agency Best Practices Award is to draw attention to government agency individuals who exemplify teamwork, demonstrate an understanding of effective stakeholder interface, and exhibit an ability to be flexible and innovative.
Selection Criteria
The selection of the recipient is based upon the extent to which their contributions meet the following criteria:
- shown a spirit for streamlining;
- gone above and beyond to cooperate with stakeholders;
- exemplified teamwork;
- initiated or took part in an innovative project;
- remained flexible and worked to benefit all involved.
Past Recipients
2024 Sam Carrasquillo wth the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) and Graham Coffelt with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)
2023 FAA Office of Airports
2022 N/A
2021 David Borcalli, Air Traffic Manager, FAA Lindbergh ATCT, and Manson Wong, Program Manager/Engineer, FAA Los Angeles ADO
2020 N/A
2019 Colorado Department of Aviation
2018 Bob Siris, Project Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New England Region Airports Division, Safety and Standards Branch
2017 Mario Wilson, TSA; Karen Miles, Northwest Mountain
2016 Amy Hanson, Great Lakes Region
2015 Cindy Hirsch, Northwest Mountain
2014 Leslie Grey, Lead Environmental Program Manager for the Alaskan Region Airports Division
2013 Suki Gill, FAA Northeast Region; David Sanchez, Civil Engineer, FAA NYADO
2012 Joan Seward, FAA NextGen
2011 Doug Hofsass, TSA; Aimee McCormick, Southern Region
2010 FAA Airports Division
2009 LaVerne F. Reid, New England Region; Mark McClardy, Western Pacific Region
2008 Ed Melisky, FAA HQ; Bob Cammaroto, TSA
2007 Matthew Di Giulian, P.E., Eastern Region; Rodney Joel, FAA HQ
2006 Jack Scott, Northwest Mountain Region; John Fowler, Eastern Region
2005 Greg Sweeney, Great Lakes Region; Joe Delia, Eastern Region
