The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) recognized Bobby Walston, Director, North Carolina DOT Division of Aviation with the Exemplary Service Award during its annual Washington Conference. Walston was recognized for his 30+ years of service to the state as well as his service to NASAO. He will be retiring from North Carolina DOT Division of Aviation on May 1. Walston also served as the NASAO Chair from 2020-2021 and was awarded the Ken Rowe Ambassador of Aviation Award in 2019.
Walston is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the NC Air National Guard, where he served as a Civil Engineer Operations Officer with the 245 Civil Engineer Flight located in Charlotte, NC. Lt. Col. Walston served over 28 years in the National Guard; he retired last year.
