Massport Honors Outstanding Achievements Award Connects Employees to Superior Individual Achievements

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its "Outstanding Achievement" award honoring employees who have made a noteworthy contribution to the operation of the Authority. Massport began the recognition program in 2007 to give employees an opportunity to honor their peers for superior individual achievement.

"The Outstanding Achievement award recognizes instances of superior individual achievements and is an opportunity to recognize employees and thank them for their exemplary efforts and enthusiasm," said Massport CEO and Executive Director Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. "Through their efforts we are helping our economy grow, meeting the needs of the traveling public and establishing Massport as a nationally-recognized leader in transportation."

The award is designed to recognize the contributions of Massport employees in six separate categories:

Innovation or work process improvement resulting in increased efficiency.
A contribution resulting in a specific, measurable achievement.
A significant cost reduction or cost containment.
The attainment of outstanding business results.
Providing exceptional customer service or service to the community.
Building effective cross-functional relationships within Massport resulting in the attainment of a business goal or resolution of a business problem.

Receiving the "Outstanding Achievement" award were Cedric Daniel, Noise Abatement Coordinator; Winnie Diep, Manager of Grant Billing and CAFR Reporting; Christine Donohoe, Director of Administration; Joe Ferruzzi, Tenant Construction Manager; Maria Gnerre, Senior Human Resources Generalist; Mary Hanlon, Senior Customer Service Supervisor; Thomas Porter, Port Officer; and Lisa Wieland, Director of HR Strategy & Employment.

Boston Logan, 15 minutes from Routes 128/90 and five minutes from downtown Boston, serves as the gateway to the New England region and offers nonstop service to 70 domestic and 31 international destinations and in 2009 handled 25.5 million passengers. Boston Logan is the Air Line Pilot Association’s Airport of the Year for 2008 because of its commitment to safety. Over the past decade, the airport spent $4.5 billion on a modernization program that includes new terminals, parking facilities, roadways and airport concessions, and has been transformed into a world-class 21st Century facility. The airport generates more than $7 billion in economic impact each year. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/bostonlogan or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/bostonlogan.

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates Boston Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $8 billion every year and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England.

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