Wed, Oct 26, 2016
Recognized By U.S.-Based ATCA
NAV CANADA is proud to announce that several employees have been duly recognized for their outstanding accomplishments by the Washington D.C. based Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA). The awards were presented during the 61st Annual ATCA Conference and Exposition held in National Harbor, Maryland.
"To see our people rewarded for their outstanding efforts and contributions by ATCA is personally gratifying and a source of pride for all of us at NAV CANADA," said Neil Wilson, President and CEO. "It is appropriate that the four different award categories align closely with our company's mission to provide safe, efficient and cost effective air navigation services and a professional and fulfilling work environment for our employees.
"Congratulations to the winners. These awards speak volumes of your achievements and demonstrate work that goes above and beyond," said Wilson.
The ATCA awards were presented at a luncheon on October 17 as part of the ATCA Annual Conference. The following employees were presented with awards (Biographies attached below):
- Jeff Cochrane: 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.
- Jim Daher: The David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management
- 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 Systems.
- Bob Miller: The General E.R. Quesada Memorial Award
- A Medallion Award presented to an individual for an outstanding achievement or contribution during the previous year as an ATC Manager.
- Jeff Barry and Matthew Nych: The Chairman's Citation of Merit Award
The Chairman of ATCA's Board of Directors awards Chairman's Citations of Merit to recognize exemplary work in air traffic control over the past year and beyond, and for overall enhancement of and contribution to ATC and the aviation community.
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