Archie League Medal of Safety Awards

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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.

Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winners

Regional Winners 2019 Alaskan RegionGabriel L. Zeifman, Juneau ATCT (JNU) Central RegionAndrew J. Crabtree, Kansas City Center (ZKC) Eastern RegionBrian Rabinowitz, New York TRACON (N90) Great Lakes RegionNicholas J. Ferro and Charles Terry, Indianapolis Center (ZID)andShane […]

The 2005 Honorees

[module-427] Regional Vice Presidents On Region’s Winning Event Rick ThompsonAlaskan Regional Vice PresidentI am proud to salute the inaugural Archie League Medal of Safety Award winner from the Alaskan Region, Meaghan Bradley from Anchorage […]

The 2006 Honorees

[module-426] OFFICIAL WEB SITE Communicating for Safety Conference Photos Archie League Awards – View all content from the second annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards. Archie League Awards Program Booklet NATCA Ad Honoring the Archie […]

The 2007 Honorees

[module-425] OFFICIAL WEB SITE Communicating for Safety Conference Photos Archie League Awards – View all content from the third annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards. President’s Award Archie League Awards Program Booklet Watch Award […]

The 2008 Honorees

[module-424] OFFICIAL WEB SITE Communicating For Safety Conference Captured Video — View presentations, speeches and panel discussions from this year’s Communicating for Safety. Photos Archie League Awards – View all content from the fourth annual Archie League Medal […]

The 2009 Honorees

[module-423] OFFICIAL WEB SITE Communicating For Safety Conference Captured Video — View presentations, speeches and panel discussions from 2009’s Communicating for Safety. Photos Read NATCA President Pat Forrey’s CFS 2009 Speech Archie League Awards – View all […]