The David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management

This award is presented to an individual for outstanding achievement and contribution in air traffic control (ATC) by performing 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. In Warrenton, Virginia, the Air Traffic Control Systems Command Center stands as a legacy to the vision of David J. Hurley.

The Andy Pitas Memorial Aircraft Save Award

This award is presented to an individual or group who provided flight assistance in the previous year that resulted in the safe recovery of an emergency aircraft through the application of exceptional air traffic service.

The General E. R. Quesada Memorial Award for Outstanding Civilian ATC Manager of the Year Award

This award is presented to an ATC Manager who provided air traffic management services in the preceding year. The recipient is acknowledged for their extraordinary dedication, noteworthy accomplishments, and/or contributions that ensured the provision of ATC services and public safety.

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist of the Year Award

This award is presented to a non-military airway facilities technician acting in a non-supervisory capacity who has, during the previous year, performed in an exemplary or extraordinary manner in support of ATC.

INDUSTRY AND SMALL BUSINESS

The Charles E. Varnell Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement for Small Business

This award is presented to a small business concern for outstanding achievement or contribution, which has added to the quality, safety, or efficiency of air traffic control.

The Industry Award

This award is presented to an industry or a group of industries for outstanding achievement or contribution, which has added to the quality safety, or efficiency of air traffic control.

MILITARY

The Lingiam "Linn" Odems Memorial Award for Military Air Traffic Controller of the Year

This is an award presented to an individual military or civilian air traffic control specialist who has during the previous year performed in an exemplary or extraordinary manner in support of military air traffic control facilities.

The Military Air Traffic Control Technician of the Year Award

This is an award for air traffic control technicians of the Military. This is presented to an individual military or civilian air traffic control specialist who has during the previous year performed in an exemplary or extraordinary manner in support of military air traffic control facilities.

The General E.R. Quesada Memorial Award for Outstanding Military Air Traffic Control Manager of the Year Award

This award is presented to an individual for an outstanding achievement or contribution during the previous year as an ATC Manager.