Claudia Holliway was recently presented the Corporate Professional of the Year award from the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SEC AAAE). She was nominated by Mr. Ken Austin, Director of Aviation, Tallahassee Regional Airport. The award was presented by Mr. Tommy Bibb, SEC AAAE Chapter President and Director of Properties, Nashville International Airport. Tommy said about Claudia, "There were many excellent candidates to consider, but when this person's name was raised, the decision became very easy. She has been an excellent supporter of our chapter through fund raising for scholarships; she has energized our corporate committee, which is a very important part of our chapter, and given it direction with stated objectives. She goes out of her way to help others achieve success, and has done everything I have asked of her this year and more. She is a wonderful resource for me, but more importantly, a great friend."

Prior to receiving her award, Claudia presented the Chapter's awards:

• Airport Project of the Year - Commercial Airport Category, New Cargo Complex, Tallahassee Regional Airport: The construction of the new cargo complex, for which the design phase began in November 2005, was completed in 2008 and finished well within the original project budget and time estimate, despite on 45-day extension (over a 300-day duration) and 2 change orders totaling 6% of the original bid. the completion was possible because of the close working relationships of the project team, which consisted of key personnel representing the Airport; The LPA Group, the design engineer, led by Doug Hambrecht; Allen's Excavation, the Prime Contractor; major DBE subconsultants/subcontractors Diversified Design and Drafting Services, LLC; Environmental and Geotechnical Services; Cal-Tech Testing; and Suzanne DiAmbria Landscaping. Also recognized was the project team's ability to successfully coordinate and appease multiple stakeholders, including FDOT Aviation Office, FAA, FDOT Highway Office, the City and County, and Federal Express. The award was presented to Mr. Kenneth Austin, Director of Aviation, and Mr. Michael Clow, Capital Program Administrator, Tallahassee Regional Airport. 

• Airport Project of the Year - General Aviation Category, Runway 9-27 Widening and Overlay, Phase II, Cobb County Airport, McCollum Field: The award was presented to Mr. Karl Von Hagel, Airport Manager, Cobb County Airport-McCollum Field. The airport became the first General Aviation facility within the FAA-Southern Region to use the innovative concrete overlay process, Whitetopping. Whitetopping can be placed at depths ranging from 2 to 8 inches, depending on the application. It does not rut or washboard and works with milling so that the grade can be maintained. Additionally, concrete pavement surfaces have high albedo and can be used in LEED projects to reduce heat island effect. It is price competitive with other resurfacing materials. As such, the concrete option was within 3% of the asphalt bid. Key staff for this first-of-its kind project represented the FAA-Atlanta ADO; The LPA Group, the design engineer, led by Mike Reiter; GDOT Aviation Programs; and Six-S, Inc., the Prime Contractor.

• Airport Professional of the Year - Robert C. Brammer: The award was accepted by Mr. Robert C. "Bob" Brammer, Director of Operations, Charleston County Aviation Authority. Bob, an active member of the AAAE since 1974 and the Southeast Chapter since 1983, began his career at Roanoke Regional Airport as extra help in the Maintenance Division. Bob retired as Senior Airport Operations Supervisor after 21 years of service. He continued his career at Richmond International and then in South Carolina, where he currently resides and acts "as the right hand and support system to Charleston's Executive Director, Ms. Sue Stevens, AAAE."

• Special Award of Recognition - Mr. Daniel J. Coe, Jr.: Claudia Holliway presented this Special Award of Recognition to Mr. Daniel Coe, which was accepted on his behalf by Mr. Patrick Graham, to celebrate and honor Dan's career and participation within the Aviation Industry. Mr. Graham, Executive Director, Savannah Airport Commission, recently stated, "Dan has been an instrumental part of our growth and success during his tenure. During his employment with the [Savannah Airport] Commission, Dan Coe has demonstrated exemplary leadership and has made numerous contributions towards the development of the Airport. Dan started as an Intern over 25 years ago and throughout the years, we have worked side-by-side to ensure that the Airport provides first-class service to our customers, tenants, and employees. Dan has made many major contributions to the Airport and his expertise and advice will be truly missed." Dan announced his retirement from the Savannah Airport Commission on March 1, 2009.