ACI-NA’s President and CEO, Kevin Burke, was recently named the 2026 Trade Association Executive of the Year at the annual Salute to Association Excellence awards luncheon. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding leadership and impact within the association community. Kevin was recognized for not only his longstanding commitment to the association world but also to the aviation industry.
“While my name might be on this award, this recognition is not just about me,” Burke said. “My success is based on the hard work and dedication of the extraordinarily professional team at ACI-NA, who nominated me for this award. Our team shows up every day committed to a mission, guided by our members, and grounded in purpose. They embody what a member-driven, mission-focused trade association should be.” Burke was recognized for his leadership in securing $40 billion from Congress in financial relief and investment for airports during the pandemic, his financial stewardship of ACI-NA, and his commitment to consensus building, especially in bringing more than 100 trade associations together to form ACI-NA’s Beyond the Runway Coalition. Join us in recognizing Kevin for this well-deserved recognition!
