The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) honored Michael
Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR),
with its prestigious Corporate Cup of Excellence Award, presented at the
84th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition held in Phoenix,
Ariz., on May 2, 2012. Accepting the honor on behalf of Baker were Ken
Holt, vice president; Dennis Wiehl, AIA, vice president; and Claudia
Holliway, national aviation business developer and AAAE Board member.
Ms. Kelly Johnson, A.A.E., airport director, Northwest Arkansas Regional
Airport, and AAAE Board of Directors chair, presented the award.
“Baker has served the aviation community since it was founded in 1940,”
said Johnson. “AAAE is pleased to honor the firm’s long-standing
commitment to the industry and recognizes the many innovations and
sustainable solutions it has delivered over the years.”
Baker’s Holt commented, “We are honored to be recognized by AAAE with
this important industry award. We realize the significance of the
achievement when we consider the quality of peer companies within our
industry. We look forward to continuing our strong support of AAAE’s
efforts and further developing professional relationships with our
aviation partners and clients around the country.”
Since 1986, AAAE has presented its annual Corporate Cup of Excellence to
the member company making the most significant contributions and
improvements to AAAE, its chapters and the aviation industry in general.
AAAE’s 5,000-plus members provide nominations for the award with final
selection made by executive members of the AAAE Board.
AAAE (www.aaae.org)
is the world’s largest professional aviation organization representing
employees of some 850 public-use commercial and general aviation
airports, and hundreds of companies and organizations that support the
industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AAAE delivers a wide range
of industry services and professional development opportunities,
including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation
program.
Michael Baker Corporation (www.mbakercorp.com)
provides engineering, design, planning and construction services for its
clients’ most complex challenges worldwide. The firm’s primary business
areas are architecture, aviation, defense, environmental, geospatial,
homeland security, municipal & civil, oil & gas, rail & transit,
telecommunications & utilities, transportation, urban development and
water. With more than 3,000 employees in over 100 offices across the
United States, Baker is focused on creating value by delivering
innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the
environment.
