Awards

2020​

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare​​​
• Chicago Midway International Airport won Best Family Friendly Domestic Airport in the WhereverFamily’s Wherever Awards.
• ACI Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Award for Customer Experience Technology Innovation

2019​

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare​​​
• 2019 FAA Civil Rights Advocate and Partner Award for our DBE/ACDBE (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Programs 
• ACI-NA Peggy G. Hereford Award for Overall Excellence in Airport Marketing. First place in best website (VoteORD21.com) best overall marketing program for large airport (Architect Campaign)
• OAG Megahubs U.S. Index 2019 - O'Hare Ranked Number One for Fight Connectivity in North America 

2018

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare​​
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) annual awards - Nuts on Clark in O'Hare Terminal 5 named one of best new retail concepts in airports nationwide (3rd place)
• USA Today Travel 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Airport Bar/Restaurant Atmosphere for Summer House Santa Monica at O'Hare
• ​OAG Megahubs U.S. Index 2018 - O'Hare Ranked Number One for Flight Connectivity 
  

2017

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare​
• Engineering News Record (ENR) Midwest 2017 “Owner of the Year” for CDA
• OAG Megahubs U.S. Index 2017 - O'Hare Ranked Number One for Flight Connectivity
• Eno Center for Transportation FlyScore Metric - Chicago's Airports Ranked Number One in the Nation for Flight Connectivity
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Chicago Chapter Project Achievement Award for O’Hare Runway 10L-28R renovation project
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for O'Hare Terminal 5 food and beverage concessions program
• ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for "green" concessions practices at both O'Hare and Midway
• USA TODAY Travel 10Best Readers' Choice Award for best airport restaurant/bar atmosphere for Publican Tavern at O'Hare

2016

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Contest - Partnering with Concessionaires/Service Providers category - First Place award in the for "Airport Restaurant Week" at O’Hare
• ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Contest – Special Events category - Honorable Mention for “Airport Restaurant Week” at Midway
• ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Contest – Promotional Items category- Honorable Mention for "Airport Restaurant Week" at O’Hare and Midway
• Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Project of the Year award for Runway 10R-28L at O’Hare
• Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) National Project of the Year Award and Project Achievement Award for Runway 10R-28L at O’Hare

2015

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• 2015 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for CDA’s sustainability accomplishments
• Airport Revenue News (ARN) magazine “Best Local/Regional Retail Store” - The Field Museum Store at O'Hare
• International Association of Airport and Seaport Police 9/11 Medal – Awarded to several members of CDA Safety and Security Section

2014

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Infrastructure Project of the Year award for Runway 10C-28C at O’Hare
• American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois 2014 Honor Award for Runway 10C-28C at O’Hare
• American Council of Engineering Companies (National) 2014 Engineering Excellence Award for Runway 10C-28C at O’Hare
• Future Travel Experience “Best Immigration Initiative” award for Automated Passport Control at O’Hare
• Balchen/Post for Excellence in Snow and Ice Control award by the American Association of Airport Executives, Northeast Chapter – First Place - O’Hare
• Balchen/Post for Excellence in Snow and Ice Control by the American Association of Airport Executives, Northeast Chapter - Honorable Mention – Midway
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Large Airport Concessions Management Team” - CDA at O’Hare
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Restaurant Design Large Operator” for Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi at O’Hare
• Airport Council International Best New Food and Beverage Concept for ICE Dishes & Drinks at O’Hare

2013

• Construction Service Industry Corporation (CISCO) Public Body of the Year - CDA
• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Anna.aero US ANNIE Awards “Airport With The Most New International Routes”, “Airport With The Most New Routes” and “Airport With the Most New Airlines” – O’Hare
• Airport Business magazine's “Top 40 Under 40” for Jonathan Leach, General Counsel, CDA

2012

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region Airport Safety Award – O’Hare
• Make-A-Wish Illinois “Leader in Joy” award for the CDA's role in granting kids’ wishes at Chicago’s airports
• Bronze Quill Award for public artwork – Midway
• Moodie Food & Beverage conference "Best Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant" award - O'Hare's Tortas Frontera restaurant
• Chicago magazine “Best Airport Wine Bar” - O’Hare’s Bubbles wine bar
• Sweet Beginnings Tea “Creating a Community That Works” award for the O’Hare apiary project
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) “Environmental Achievement Award” for the O’Hare apiary project
• Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Greater Chicago Chapter Innovative Transportation Solutions Award for Sustainable Airport Manual

2011

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Budget Travel’s 2011 Readers Choice Award - O’Hare voted Favorite Airport
• Anna Aero “Fastest Growing Airport” in the passenger category - Midway

2010

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare

2009

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest -1st Place - Creative Innovations – Technology - O’Hare
• Bentley “Be Inspired” Award – OMP African American Contractors Association Community Outreach Award – OMP

2008

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• J.D. Power and Associates Annual Airport Satisfaction Study - 1st Place – Medium-size Airport Division - Midway
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Concessions Contest - 2nd Place - Best New Retail Concept – Midway
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest - 1st Place - Public Relations Campaign- O’Hare
• Federation of Women Contractors Innovation in Transportation Award - OMP
• Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award - OMP
• HACIA LEED Project of the Year - OMP

2007

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) - Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest - 3rd Place – Creative Innovations – Technology - O’Hare
• Illinois Safety Council 2007 Safety Public Outreach Award - O'Hare Safety Expo
• Illinois Safety Council 2007 Safety Awareness Focus on Excellence Award - O'Hare International Airport- Monthly Safety Meetings, First Aid and CPR Programs
• Illinois Safety Council 2007 Environmental Outreach Award - O'Hare and Midway International Airports – “Month of Environment” Program
• Hispanic American Construction Industry Association Project of the Year – OMP
• Mayor Daley’s Greenworks Award - OMP

2006

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Concessions Design”  - Midway
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Customer Service Airport-Wide” - Midway
• Federal Aviation Administration - Great Lakes Region Runway Safety Promotion Award - O'Hare
• International Right of Way Association of Illinois - OMP
• Mayor Daley’s Greenworks Award - OMP
• United States Green Building Council’s Small Feet, Large Feat award - OMP

2005

• Global Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• American Public Works Association Chicago Metropolitan Chapter Project of the Year Award - Transportation Over $10 Million - Midway International Airport for the Midway Terminal Development Program
• Illinois Landscape Contractors Assn. Excellence in Landscape Gold Award - O'Hare
• Federal Aviation Administration - Airport Partnership Award - O’Hare
• International Right of Way Association of Illinois - OMP

2004

• Business Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Government Assistance Program Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Public Innovator Award - 1st Place - Physical Space Design - Midway International Airport- Terminal Development Program
• Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Great Lakes Region - Runway Safety Promotion Award - O’Hare

2003

• Business Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Large Airport” First Place Award - O'Hare International Airport
• Airport Revenue News magazine  “Best Single Terminal, Terminal 1” First Place Award -  O'Hare
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Redeveloped Concessions Program, Medium Airport” First Place Award - Midway
• Airport Revenue News magazine “Best Concessions Program Design, Medium Airport” First Place Award - Midway
• Nickelodeon magazine “Most Awesome Airport Children’s Play Area” - O'Hare

2002

• Business Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Skytrax Airport Passenger Survey “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Federal Aviation Administration - Great Lakes Region Partnership in Runway Safety - O'Hare
• World Travel Awards “Best Airport in North America” - O’Hare

2001

• Business Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Skytrax Airport Passenger Survey “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare
• Airline Pilot Association - Air Safety Award, Pilot-Friendly Airport - O'Hare
• World Travel Awards “Best Airport in North America” - O’Hare

2000

• Business Traveler magazine “Best Airport in North America” - O'Hare

1999, 1989, 1988, 1978

• Balchen/Post Award for Excellence in Snow and Ice Removal, Large Commercial Airport - O’Hare

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