Archie League Medal of Safety Awards

Archie League

Call for Archie League Medal of Safety Award Nominations

NATCA Members: The nomination period for the 2025 Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, the 21st annual, is now open. We are looking for the best saves that have occurred at your facilities since May 1, 2024. A member may nominate another member for an Archie League Medal of Safety Award. Our banquet celebration of the 2025 Archie League Medal of Safety Award winners will be held at NATCA Communicating For Safety 2025 in Las Vegas.

Please click HERE for the nomination form.

About the Archie League Medal of Safety Award

The ability to think quickly and remain calm under pressure while maintaining situational awareness are just some of the unique qualities that air traffic controllers possess. Their willingness to resolve complex situations without hesitation, offer a reassuring voice to those on the frequency, and ability to coordinate their efforts with other controllers help these dedicated professionals be successful at maintaining the safety of the National Airspace System.

While many controllers often feel that they are “just doing their job,” their hard work is often viewed by others as remarkable and extraordinary. The Archie League Medal of Safety Awards were created in 2004 and named for the first air traffic controller, Archie League. The program highlights a variety of aviation “saves” — some which involve a team of controllers working together, while others are the result of one controller’s efforts.

The 2010 Honorees

[module-422] OFFICIAL WEB SITE Communicating For Safety Conference Media Coverage NATCA has received a tremendous amount of national and local media coverage regarding this year’s Archie League awards, particularly the President’s Award-winning King Air […]

The 2011 Honorees

[module-421] Communicating for Safety Conference Captured Video — View presentations, speeches and panel discussions from this year’s Communicating for Safety. Archie League Awards President’s Award Archie League Awards Program Booklet Photos Honrable Mentions The following nominees with […]

The 2012 Honorees

[module-420] Media Coverage NBC Today ShowCBSNews.comFox News Channelmsnbc.comNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV (New Hampshire)Nashua (N.H.) TelegraphSeattle Post-IntelligencerKIRO-TV (Seattle)WSB-TV (Atlanta)WSB Radio.com (Atlanta)WSB Radio (Atlanta) (Version 1)WSB Radio (Atlanta) (Version 2)Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller TimesDaily Herald (Chicago suburbs)KSHB-TV […]

The 2013 Honorees

[module-410] Media Coverage ABC RadioABC World News TonightAOPA NewsAviation International NewsDallas – CBS11-TVDallas – WFAA-TVHuffington PostPhiladelphia – CBS3-TVPhiladelphia – KYW RadioSt. Louis – KSDK-TVSt. Louis – Post-Dispatch The Archie League Medal of Safety Awards […]

The 2014 Honorees

[module-409] Media Coverage Alaska DispatchAOPA.orgAviation International NewsAvWebKPRC-TV HoustonPortland (Maine) Press HeraldU.S. Air Force NewsWMTV-TV (NBC 15) Madison, Wisc. The 10th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards Banquet March 26, 2014Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas Awards booklet […]

Archie Media Coverage

2015 Media Coverage KOMO-TV SeattleKOMO-TV Seattle (pre-CFS story)KOMO-TV Seattle – awards banquet coverageKOMO-AM SeattleKOMO radio Seattle (Feb. 25, 5:30 a.m.)KOMO radio Seattle (Feb. 25, 7:30 a.m.)KOMO radio Seattle (Feb. 25, 8 a.m.)KIRO-TV SeattleKOMO Radio Seattle – […]