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Honorary Mark Winkelmann Blue Light Award

FLORIDA AIRPORT MANAGERS ASSOC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 5, 2026

58 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Honorary Mark Winkelmann Blue Light Award

Overview: Recognizes an airport employee who has demonstrated exemplary service, skill, and aptitude specifically in the airport facilities and maintenance field. The award consists of a taxiway light mounted on a handsome wooden plaque.

Geographic Scope: Florida

Focus Areas: Airport facilities, maintenance, and repairs

Eligibility Requirements

  • Employment: Must be actively employed by an airport (general aviation or commercial)
  • Position Type: Individual actively working in the field of maintenance and repairs (not managers or executive staff)
  • Performance: Must have proven themselves extraordinarily in their field

Recognition: Award presented at the 57th Annual Florida Airports Council Conference & Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the Leadership Brunch and General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Selection Criteria: Based upon tangible benefits received by an airport, the traveling public, or the aviation community as a direct result of the person's efforts, dedication, professionalism, and innovative or pioneering spirit

Contact Information

Brandon Sealey
[email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: June 5, 2026

Submission Method: Electronic (Click link provided on website)

Required Information:

  • Full name, title, address, and phone number of nominee

  • Name of individual submitting the recommendation

  • Brief narrative (3,000 characters maximum) describing why the nominee deserves recognition

  • Include supporting facts in narrative

  • Indication of whether nominee will attend FAC Conference and Exposition to receive recognition if selected
  • Questions: Contact Brandon Sealey at [email protected]

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