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Honorary Al Gulamali Award for Excellence in Airport Operations

FLORIDA AIRPORT MANAGERS ASSOC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 5, 2026

58 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Honorary Al Gulamali Award for Excellence in Airport Operations

Overview: Recognizes an individual who works in the field of Airport Operations and has provided a positive contribution to an airport, the traveling public, or to the overall aviation community. This award honors Al Gulamali, former Director of Operations and Safety for the Lee County Port Authority (RSW) and the Operations Committee's first Chair in 2015. Al was known for his amazing leadership skills, work ethic, and mentorship to many airport leaders across the state.

Geographic Scope: Florida

Focus Areas: Airport operations excellence

Eligibility Requirements

  • Position Type: Individual must be actively working in the field of airport operations (airside, landside, or terminal)
  • Level: Must not be on a managerial level or part of the airport's executive staff
  • Contribution: Must have provided positive contribution to an airport, the traveling public, or the aviation community

Recognition: Annual award presented at the Annual Conference Leadership Brunch

Selection Process

Nominations reviewed by award selection committee consisting of members from the Operations Committee. Committee chooses one individual meeting eligibility criteria.

Contact Information

Questions should be emailed to FAC Operations Committee leadership:

  • Thomas Vergo: [email protected]

  • Adam Lunn: [email protected]
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 (late submissions not accepted)

    Submission Method: Electronic submission

    Required Information:

  • Nominee contact information (full name, job title, airport name)

  • Narrative describing specific details on why nominee is deserving of the award

  • Any supporting documentation or pictures (attach to nomination)

  • Narrative Limit: 750 words maximum

  • Contact information for person submitting the nomination

  • Indication of whether nominee would be able to attend the award ceremony at the Annual Conference
  • Questions: Email FAC Operations Committee leadership members Thomas Vergo or Adam Lunn

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