45th Annual Texas Aviation Conference!

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 - Friday, April 9, 2027

Galveston Island Convention Center at San Luis Resort

5600 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77551

Aviation Service Award Nominations Close Friday!

This is a reminder that nominations for the Texas Airport Council Aviation Service Awards will close Friday, October 30, 2026. Help us recognize the airports, aviation professionals, projects, and educators making a difference in Texas aviation.
Submit your nominations by Friday at 5 p.m.

Aviation Service Awards
     
Nominations are now being accepted for the Texas Airport Council Aviation Service Awards, which will be presented during the conference luncheon on April 7, 2027. Anyone may submit a nomination, including TxDOT staff, airport representatives, consultants, tenants, and businesses. Previous award recipients are not eligible to receive the same award within five years of winning.
     
Award Categories
The following awards recognize outstanding airports, aviation professionals, projects, and educators whose contributions support and advance aviation in Texas:
 
Airport of the Year
Awarded in the following airport classifications for eligible Texas general aviation airports:

• National/Regional
• Local/Basic/Unclassified
• State

Airport Professional of the Year
Recognizes an airport sponsor staff member involved in the day-to-day operations of the airport. TxDOT staff, consultants, FAA personnel, and FBO personnel are not eligible for this award.
 
Airport Project of the Year
 
Aviation Educator of the Year
Recognizes a K-12 teacher for contributions to aviation education.
 
Submit a Nomination
Help recognize the airports, professionals, projects, and educators making a difference in Texas aviation.

Please see below for the link to submit your nominations: https://tti.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kCUu6KzQdM5eUC

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5pm.