The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is pleased to announce its 2025 award recipients, recognizing individuals who have had tangible impacts on the airport development industry and the ACC community. These awards were announced at the 47th ACC Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, during the annual membership meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, by 2025 ACC Board Chair Nick Ryan with Arora Engineers.
Geoffrey Neumayr, SE, DBIA, Partner with Progressive Design-Build Consulting LLC, is the recipient of the 2025 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence, in recognition of his role in the successful development and completion of over $8 billion in capital improvement programs during his tenure as Chief Development Officer for the San Francisco International Airport. Neumayer is also recognized for his thought leadership in airports and the industry across the U.S., as well as for his vision of approaching projects in a spirit of collaboration and partnership.
Neumayer has been instrumental in demonstrating to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry that a collaborative approach to project delivery can yield exceptional outcomes. He has championed these processes through the use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Progressive Design Build, as well as shown leadership as former Chair of the National Board of Directors for the Design Build Institute of America and Co-Chair for the Design Build Institute of America’s Progressive Design Build Committee, where he was responsible for developing the national education program.
Neumayr was not able to participate in the conference due to a conflict, but in his relayed remarks, he said, “This award is not mine alone—it reflects the extraordinary work of the entire team at San Francisco International Airport. Together, we set new standards for airport design and delivery. I especially want to acknowledge John Martin, the Airport’s Director, who retired in 2016. His vision of collaboration and partnership between public and private enterprises laid the foundation for the exceptional projects that have defined our industry. I am grateful to all of our consultants, planning and design teams, design-build partners, and owner representatives. SFO is an amazing airport, and I was fortunate to be part of a community determined to change the way projects are delivered.”
The Aviation Award of Excellence is presented annually to recognize an individual’s or organization’s extraordinary contributions to the aviation industry that are visionary and innovative, have advanced the industry, and have served the good of the general public.
