The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced the selection of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Director John L. Martin as the recipient of the 2015 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence. The award will be presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 during the ACC 37th Annual Conference & Exposition awards luncheon in Newport Beach, California.
The ACC Aviation Award of Excellence is presented annually to honor the visionary and innovative contributions of an individual, group or organization that have advanced the airport and aviation industry and have served the general public. The lifetime achievements of the recipients are also taken into consideration.
John Martin was specifically selected in recognition of his passionate leadership and advocacy for airports and the aviation industry. Over 30 years, Martin has led the development of SFO into a world class gateway that is focused on providing an exceptional passenger experience. He is a founding member of the International Partnering Institute and championed an innovative partnering strategy that has elevated SFO as an “agency of choice” for airport development companies. He has also driven airport sustainability efforts in the U.S. and internationally through a number of industry-leading programs, including the development of the SFO Sustainable Planning, Design and Construction Guidelines.
“ACC is honored to present the 2015 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence to John Martin,” said ACC President T.J. Schulz. “Under John’s watch, SFO has become a global leader in innovation and customer service. Airports and airport development experts across the world have been inspired by his unique approach to solving problems and fostering partnerships amongst all stakeholders. Our congratulations to John for his leadership and his contributions to the industry.”
Martin has served as Airport Director since November 1995 and has worked for the Airport Commission since 1981. He was the founding president of the California Airports Council (CAC), a statewide consortium of 30 commercial airports that was formed in December 2009. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Bay Area Council and the Board of Directors of San Francisco Travel. He is also a past Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific and a former Board member of ACI-North America.
