accolades which inspire us to aim higher
SSP Named Best Overall Restaurateur
2025
Best Bar Experience - Medium/Small Airports
Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery, Ottawa International Airport
2024
Best New National Brand Concept
Guy Fieri Flavortown, Kitchen + Bar,
Newark Liberty International Airport
Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept)
Jackson Soul Food,
Miami International Airport
Best Overall Restaurateur
Star Individual, Back of House – Americas
Alvin Coronel,
Oakland International Airport
Highly Commended, Star Individual, Back of House – Americas
Manny Gagaoudakis,
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
Airport Food and Beverage Marketing, Campaign of the Year
“Seas The Day” Campaign
Airport Coffee Shop of the Year
Bridgehead Coffee,
Ottawa International Airport
Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery,
Ottawa International Airport
Greenest Airport Contractor
Airport Contractor with the most Certified Green Restaurants®
Green Employee Leader
Kyle Phillips,
Vice President, Concepts and Development
Vibe Vista Award
2023
Best New Local Concept
The Farmers’ Market featuring Indiana Grown,
Indianapolis International Airport
Best New Food and Beverage Concept
Hunt & Fish Grill,
LaGuardia Airport
Best Overall Restaurateur
Best Bar Experience
Vyne Washington Tasting Room,
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Airport Bar or Pub of the Year
Oakland Draft House,
Oakland International Airport
Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
Bad Egg Breakfast Bar,
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Star Individual, Front of House – Americas
Savitre Sukhram,
John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 4
Airport Health Centered Offer of the Year - Americas
Nourish by The Dirty Apron,
Vancouver International Airport
Airport Food and Beverage Offer Best Representing Sense of Place
The Farmers’ Market featuring Indiana Grown, Indianapolis International Airport
Outstanding Career Contribution
Pat Murray,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
2022
Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept)
Vyne Washington Tasting Room,
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Best New Food and Beverage (Quick-Service Concept)
Fillings & Emulsions,
Salt Lake City International Airport
Star Team, Front of House – Americas
John F. Kennedy International Airport,
Terminal 4
2021
Heroes Award
Best Employee Recognition Program
Star Individual, Stores/Admin/ Logistics – Americas
Star Story, Team or Individual – Americas
2020
Best Overall Restaurateur
SSP America
2019
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
Environmental Initiative of the Year
Regional Winner Americas, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 4
F&B Team Member of the Year
Highly Commended: Nicole Teagno, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
F&B Team Member of the Year
Highly Commended: Tatjana Djukanovic, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Airport Chef of the Year
Highly Commended: Renata DeGeorge
Best New Food and Beverage (Full-Service Concept)
1300 on Fillmore, San Francisco International Airport
Best New Local Concept
Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen and Market, Portland International Airport
Best New Food and Beverage (Quick-Service Concept)
3rd Place, MumFresh, San Francisco International Airport
Best New National Brand Concept
3rd Place, Banh Shop, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport & Vancouver International Airport
2018
Best New National Brand Concept
Hard Rock Café, George Bush Intercontinental Airport & 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 Sky Harbor International Airport
Airport Street Food Offer of the Year
Five Borough Food Hall, 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
F&B Team Member of the Year
High Commended:
Carolyn (Suzie) Grider, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Best Airport Sit Down Dining
Osteria, Los Angeles International Airport
Best Airport Bar
LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Best New Concept
Five Borough Food Hall, John F. Kennedy International Airport
Best Customer Service Award
SSP America