For Immediate Release
June 16, 2021
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Hartsfield-Jackson Wins 2021 AMAC Airport of the Year
ATL honored for significant contributions in support of diversity inclusion
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) earned the 2021 Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Airport of the Year Award. ATL was presented with the award during the virtual 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Honoring the Legacy, Perfecting the Present & Building for the Future held June 14-16.
“This award is an honor and testament to Atlanta’s spirit of equity and inclusion. Thank you to our Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport team and our partners for representing the best of our city,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The annual conference is the premier industry-wide event that serves as a hub for education, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries. ATL was recognized for significant contributions in support of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals within an airport.
“Here at Hartsfield-Jackson, we understand that our strength lies in our ability to provide opportunities that support diversity and inclusion,” said Airport General Manager Balram Bheodari. “We are honored to receive the 2021 AMAC Airport of the Year Award and continue to work hard to make Hartsfield-Jackson a best-in-class airport for travel and business.”
You can find more information about the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference here: https://amac-org.com/annualconference/info/
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport normally boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
