CHICAGO, October 21, 2015 – The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Airports Going Green Award. This prestigious award recognizes the contributions of each individual, project, or program, and outstanding leadership in pursuit of sustainability within the aviation industry. Made from reclaimed wood, these awards will be presented by CDA Commissioner Ginger S. Evans at the 8th Annual Airports Going Green Conference in Chicago during the awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 27th.
This year featured 24 nominations for consideration, making it among the toughest selection processes in the Award’s history. Selection was by the AGG Steering Committee, which this year included Paul Bowers, Publisher for Airport Improvement Magazine (AI), and Aileen Cho, Senior Editor of Transportation for Engineering News-Record (ENR).
Congratulations to the following 2015 Airports Going Green Award recipients:
Individual Leadership Award
Jim Hinde
Director of Aviation, City of Albuquerque
Innovation in Sustainability
Boston Logan International Airport
(Conservation Mooring Program and Sustainability Initiatives)
Outstanding Tenant/Concession/Vendor
Hertz
(Living Journey Program)
Airline Initiatives
Southwest Airlines
(LUV Seat Program, Energy & Emissions Reduction Initiatives)
Sustainable Infrastructure/Development
Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport
(Solar Energy Generation Site and Parking Garage Maintenance)
Sustainable Infrastructure/Development
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
(Solar Farm)
Honorable Mentions:
Burlington International Airport House Removal, Material Recycling, and Site Restoration Program
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Stormwater/Deicing Treatment
General Mitchell International Airport Baggage Claim Building Remodel
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Central Plant Project
San Francisco International Airport Airport Traffic Control Tower and Integrated Facilities
Salt Lake City International Airport Sustainability Management Plan
Tampa International Airport Legacy of Environmental Actions for our Future (LEAF) Program
South Bend International Airport Terminal Geothermal Conversion
The Grove Inc., Fresh Market On the Go at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Farmer’s Fridge
