The Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) is redefining the aviation industry.
We lead with innovation through award-winning projects that place the passenger experience first, create a better future, break down barriers to aviation careers and position Western Pennsylvania as a global leader.
We are honored that travelers and aviation professionals have recognized our efforts, and we are committed to maintaining our role as an industry and community leader.
Awards
Pittsburgh Business Times, 2026 C-Suite Awards – Kendra Whitlock Ingram, Jim Spencer
Future Travel Experience Global Hall of Fame – Christina Cassotis
Airports Council International, Airport Carbon Accreditation – PIT, AGC
American Association of Airport Executives, Northeast Chapter, 2026 F. Russell Hoyt Presidential Award – Christina Cassotis and ACAA
Prix Versailles, 2026 Laureates, World’s Most Beautiful Airports – PIT
International Air Transport Association, 10-Year Strategic Partner
Association of Bridge Construction and Design, Pittsburgh Chapter, 2026 Outstanding New Major Bridge
Green Building Alliance, 2026 Vanguard Award
Washington & Jefferson College, Honorary Degree – Christina Cassotis
NEC/AAAE International Aviation Snow Symposium, Balchen/Post Award Honorable Mention, Medium Commercial Airports – PIT
NEC/AAAE International Aviation Snow Symposium, Balchen/Post Award, Medium General Aviation Airports – AGC
The Wings Club Foundation, Inc. Board of Governors – Christina Cassotis
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award
Uber, 2025 Airport Smartest Space
Society of American Military Engineers, Pittsburgh Post, Outstanding Project of the Year
Transform Awards Europe, Best Visual Identity – Bronze, Transport and Logistics Sector
Transform Awards Europe, Best Visual Identity – Silver, Travel and Tourism Sector
Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, Modernization Project of the Year
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Pittsburgh Chapter, Outstanding Engineering Achievement
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Illuminate Award | Business Leader – Christina Cassotis
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Pittsburgh Section, Civil Engineering Achievement Project of the Year
University of Buffalo Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, Innovative Solutions for Universal Design Certification
Government Finance Officers Association, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – ACAA Finance Department
National Black Church Initiative, 25 Most Effective Christian Biblical Preachers of 2025-2026 – Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis
American Council of Engineering Companies of PA, Diamond Award
Engineering News Record, Top 25 Newsmakers of 2025 – Christina Cassotis
Pittsburgh Business Times, 2026 Pittsburgh Power 100 – Christina Cassotis, Thomas McIntyre, Matthew Smith
2025 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40 – Michon L. Mulder Budziszewski
Pittsburgh City Paper, People of the Year 2025, Business – Christina Cassotis
Women in Innovation, Movers and Makers – Christina Cassotis
International Airport Review, Airport Honour Awards, Airport Leader of the Year 2025 – Christina Cassotis
Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Awards – Deepak Nayyar
Airport Experience News, 2025 Director of the Year, Medium Airports – Christina Cassotis
Karl Beeman Award for Technical Achievement – ACAA
2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award – Lance Bagnoff
Allegheny County Breastfeeding Coalition, Breastfeeding Friendly Place Award, Public Space – PIT
Balchen/Post Award, Large General Aviation – AGC
Balchen/Post Award, Medium Commercial – PIT
Public Relations Society of America Awards, Renaissance Award: New Products and Services, Communications Campaign
Public Relations Society of America Awards, Renaissance Award: Video – Full Length
Public Relations Society of America Awards, Renaissance Award: Media Relations
Pittsburgh Magazine, Pittsburgher of the Year – Christina Cassotis
Pittsburgh Business Times, 2025 Pittsburgh Power 100 – Christina Cassotis, Matt Smith
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