The SSP America team is honored to have been recognized by our industry organizations and publications for a number of awards. Any recognition we receive is a testament to the collective hard work of our thousands of passionate employees who offer our passengers service from the heart.
Best Overall Restaurateur
Best Bar Experience
Vyne Washington Tasting Room, SEA
Best New Food & Beverage (Full-service Concept)
Vyne Washington Tasting Room, SEA
Best New Food & Beverage (Quick-service Concept)
Fillings & Emulsions, SLC
Star Team Americas Front of House
JFK Terminal 4
Heroes Award
Caroline (Suzie) Grider
Best Employee Recognition Program
Star Individual Stores/Admin/Logistics – Americas
Tim Wilmes
Star Story, Team or Individual – Americas
Stephanie Torres
“BEST OVERALL RESTAURATEUR”
“BEST AIRPORT LOCAL/REGIONAL DINING”
The Breakfast Klub, George Bush Intercontinental Airport
“BEST OVERALL RESTAURATEUR”
SSP America
“BEST NEW RESTAURANT”
1300 on Fillmore, San Francisco International Airport
Best New National Brand Concept
Hard Rock Café, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tampa International Airport
Best New Food and Beverage (Quick-Service Concept)
3rd Place Café Con Leche Tampa International Airport
F&B Team Member of the Year
D’Angelo Charles, Phoenix International Airport
Highly Commended : Carolyn “Suzie” Grider, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Airport Street Food Offer of the Year
Five Borough Food Hall, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport Coffee, Tea, Non-alcoholic Beverage Shop of the Year
Regional winner (Americas) Café Con Leche, Tampa International Airport
Airport Bar of the Year
Highly commended: LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Best Airport Bar
LOLO American Kitchen & Craft Bar,
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Best Airport Sit Down Dining
Osteria, Los Angeles International Airport
“Best New Concept”
Five Borough Food Hall,
John F. Kennedy International Airport
“Best Customer Service Award”
“Airport Upscale Dining Restaurant of the Year”
Lift Bar & Grill, Vancouver International Airport
“Best Chef-Driven, Local or Regional Restaurant”
Matt’s Big Breakfast, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
“Best Food & Beverage Brand Restaurateur”
SSP America
“Best New National Brand Concept”
Wahlburgers, Logan International Airport
3rd Place “Best New Local Brand Concept”
Hurley’s, Montreal Elliot-Trudeau International Airport
“Best Food and Beverage Program – Small/Non-Hub Airport”
Dane County Regional Airport
“Best Airport Local/Regional Dining”
Harry and Izzy’s, Indianapolis International Airport
“Airport Bar of the Year”
Le Grand Comptoir
“Airport Bar of the Year”
Le Grand Comptoir, JFK International Airport
“Best New Food & Beverage Concept”
Shake Shack, JFK International Airport Terminal 4
“Best Chef-Driven, Local or Regional Concept”
Shake Shack, JFK International Airport Terminal 4
2nd Place “Best New Food & Beverage (Full Service) Concept”
Matt’s Big Breakfast, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
“Best New Food & Beverage Quick Serve Concept”
Shake Shack, JFK International Airport Terminal 4
2nd Place “Best New Food & Beverage Quick Serve Concept”
Shake Shack, JFK International Airport Terminal 4
1st Place “Best New Food & Beverage Quick Serve Concept”
Jack’s Urban Eats, Sacramento International Airport
“Best Airport Wine Bar”
Le Grand Comptoir, Newark Liberty International Airport
2nd Place “Best New Food & Beverage Concept”
Cafeteria 15L, Sacramento International Airport
3rd Place “Best New Food & Beverage Concept”
Mill St. Brewery Pub, Toronto Pearson International Airport
“Best New Food & Beverage Concept”
UrbanCrave
“Best Airport Restaurant”
Le Grand Comptoir, Newark Liberty International Airport
