Today begins the final round of voting for the 2014 ARN Best Concessions awards.
Up to the top six vote-getters have been listed in each category for Round 3; in categories listed with more than six finalists, there was a tie. All voting representatives will have the opportunity to vote for the ultimate winners starting today; winners will be announced live during the final day of the Airport Revenue News Conference & Exhibition at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla.
Congratulations and good luck in the final round of voting to all the finalists listed below!
Airport With The Best Concession Program Design, Large
- Los Angeles International (Los Angeles, Calif.)
- McCarran International (Las Vegas, Nev.)
- Miami International (Miami, Fla.)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International (Minneapolis, Minn.)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International (Phoenix, Ariz.)
- San Francisco International (San Francisco, Calif.)
- Toronto Pearson International (Toronto AMF, ON, Canada)
Airport With The Best Concession Program Design, Medium
- John Wayne (Santa Ana, Calif.)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (New Orleans, La.)
- San Diego International (San Diego, Calif.)
- Tampa International (Tampa, Fla.)
Airport With The Best Concession Program Design, Small
- Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque, N.M.)
- Dallas Love Field (Dallas, Texas)
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Airport With The Best Airportwide Customer Service, Large
- Charlotte Douglas International (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Chicago O’Hare International (Chicago, Ill.)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (Dallas, Texas)
- Miami International (Miami, Fla.)
Airport With The Best Airportwide Customer Service, Medium
- Nashville International (Nashville, Tenn.)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National (Washington, D.C.)
- San Diego International (San Diego, Calif.)
- Tampa International (Tampa, Fla.)
Airport With The Best Airportwide Customer Service, Small
- Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque, N.M.)
- Dallas Love Field (Dallas, Texas)
- El Paso International (El Paso, Texas)
- St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Airport With The Best Concessions Management Team, Large
- Chicago O’Hare International (Chicago, Ill.)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (Dallas, Texas)
- San Francisco International (San Francisco, Calif.)
- Toronto Pearson International (Toronto AMF, ON, Canada)
- Washington Dulles International (Washington, D.C.)
Airport With The Best Concessions Management Team, Medium
- Kansas City International (Kansas City, Mo.)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (New Orleans, La.)
- San Diego International (San Diego, Calif.)
- Tampa International (Tampa, Fla.)
- Vancouver International (Richmond, BC, Canada)
Airport With The Best Concessions Management Team, Small
- Dallas Love Field (Dallas, Texas)
- Port Columbus International (Columbus, Ohio)
- Sarasota Bradenton International (Sarasota, Fla.)
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Airport With The Best Overall Concessions Program, Large
- John F. Kennedy International (New York, N.Y.)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International (Minneapolis, Minn.)
- Philadelphia International (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- San Francisco International (San Francisco, Calif.)
Airport With The Best Overall Concessions Program, Medium
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (New Orleans, La.)
- San Diego International (San Diego, Calif.)
- Tampa International (Tampa, Fla.)
Airport With The Best Overall Concessions Program, Small
- Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque, N.M.)
- Birmingham International (Birmingham, Ala.)
- Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Dallas Love Field (Dallas, Texas)
Property Manager Of The Year
- Adrian Songer, MIA
- Brett Kelly, Airmall USA for BWI
- Carmen Donnelly, YEG
- Edward Midgley, JFKIAT for JFK T4
- Janine Gervais, YYZ
- John Reeb, SFO
- Randy Goodman, IAH
- Walt Froman, PDX
Best New Specialty Retail Concept, Large
- Aveda by World Duty Free Group
- Dylan’s Candy Bar by Paradies
- Fred Segal by Hudson Group
- Jo Malone London by DFS Group
- No Boundaries by Paradies
- Spanx by Paradies
- Tommy Hilfiger by World Duty Free Group
Best New Specialty Retail Concept, Small
- Boucle by Avila Retail Development & Management
- I Love Chicago by I Love Chicago Inc.
- Roster by Color Inc.
- Uptown Minnesota by St. Croix Promotions & Retail Inc.
- Wheretraveler Books + More by Pacific Gateway Concessions
Retailer With The Highest Regard For Customer Service, Large
- Duty Free Americas
- Hudson Group
- LS Travel Retail North America
- Paradies
- World Duty Free Group
Retailer With The Highest Regard For Customer Service, Small
- Avila Retail Management & Development LLC
- Be Relax
- Body Shop, The
- Metalsmiths Sterling
- Vino Volo
Best Airport Retail Store Design, Large
- Aveda by World Duty Free Group – MSP Terminal 1
- Boutique iStore by LS Travel Retail North America – IND Concourse B
- Fred Segal by Hudson Group – LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Hudson by Hudson Group – SEA Central Terminal
- Kiehl’s by Hudson Group – PHL Terminal F
- No Boundaries by Paradies – RNO Post-Security
- Thomas Pink by Hudson Group – JFK Terminal 4
Best Airport Retail Store Design, Small
- Body Shop, The by TBS AIR II LLC – DEN Concourse C
- Metalsmiths Sterling by Metalsmiths Master Architects – YEG Central Hall
- Napa Farms Market by Tastes On The Fly – SFO Terminal 2
- Uptown Minnesota by St. Croix Promotions & Retail Inc. – MSP Concourse G
- Wheretraveler Books + More by Pacific Gateway Concessions – JFK Terminal 5
Best News & Gift Operator, Large
- Hudson Group
- LS Travel Retail North America
- Paradies
- World Duty Free Group
Best News & Gift Operator, Small
- NewsLink Group LLC
- Onsite News
- Pacific Gateway Concessions
- Stellar Partners Inc.
Best Specialty Retail Brand Operator, Large
- InMotion Entertainment Group
- LS Travel Retain North America for iStore
- Paradies
- Paradies for Brooks Brothers
- World Duty Free Group
Best Specialty Retail Brand Operator, Small
- Avila Retail Development & Management LLC
- Genesco for Johnston & Murphy
- International Shoppes
- Metalsmiths Sterling
- Natalie’s Candy Jar
Best Overall Retailer, Large
- Hudson Group
- LS Travel Retail North America
- Paradies
- World Duty Free Group
Best Overall Retailer, Small
- Avila Retail Development & Management LLC
- Body Shop, The
- International Shoppes
- Metalsmiths Sterling
- Stellar Partners Inc.
- Swarovski
Best New Food & Beverage Concept, Large
- Bar Symon by Paradies and United Concessions Group
- Border Grill by HMSHost Corp.
- Food Network Kitchen by Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
- Garden by Tender Greens by HMSHost Corp.
- Starbucks Evenings by HMSHost Corp.
- Shoyu by OTG Management
Best New Food & Beverage Concept, Small
- Baked by Melissa by Baked by Melissa
- P.F. Chang’s China Bistro by Hojeij Branded Foods
- Phil’s BBQ by High Flying Foods
- Root Down by Mission Yogurt
- Stone Brewing Co. by High Flying Foods
- Tony Luke’s by Seven Hills Restaurant Management Group
- Whataburger by Star Concessions
Food Operator With The Highest Regard For Customer Service, Large
- HMSHost Corp.
- OTG Management
- Paradies
- SSP America
Food Operator With The Highest Regard For Customer Service, Small
- Baked by Melissa
- Grove Inc., The
- High Flying Foods
- Legal Sea Foods
- Potbelly Sandwich Works
- Vino Volo
Best Airport Restaurant Design, Large
- Apropos by OTG Management – YYZ Terminal 1
- Bar Symon by Paradies and United Concessions Group – PIT Center Core
- Beaudevin by HMSHost Corp. – SAN Terminal 2
- Houston Steak & Ribs by HMSHost Corp. – YEG Central Hall
- Local Tavern by OTG Management – PHL Terminal F
- Mimosa by OTG Management – MSP Concourse G
Best Airport Restaurant Design, Small
- Chipotle by Chipotle – PHL Terminal F
- Elways by DIA Steakhouse LLC – DEN Concourse B
- LeBus by Guava & Java – PHL Terminal B/C
- Napa Farms Market by Tastes On The Fly – SFO Terminal 2
- Silver Diner by Silver Diner – BWI Concourse B
- Vino Volo by Vino Volo – LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Large
- HMSHost Corp.
- HMSHost Corp. for Starbucks
- OTG Management
- SSP America
Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Small
- Baked by Melissa
- Grove Inc., The for Dunkin’ Donuts
- Hojeij Branded Foods
- Skyport Development
- Tastes On The Fly for Napa Farms Market
Best Overall Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Large
- HMSHost Corp.
- Hudson Group
- OTG Management
- Paradies
- SSP America
Best Overall Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Small
- Argo Tea
- Grove Inc., The
- High Flying Foods
- New York Ice Cream Co.
- Tastes on the Fly
Best DBE Operator
- Aero Service Group
- Air Ventures
- Avila Retail Development & Management LLC
- Caribou MSP Airport
- CC McKenzie
- OnSite News
- Robinson Hill Hospitality Group
- St. Croix Promotions & Retail Inc.
- United Concessions Group
Best Franchisor
- Booster Juice
- Chipotle
- Einstein Bros.
- Pinkberry
- Kiehl’s
- Starbucks
Best Passenger Services
- Be Relax Spa
- Minute Suites
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- Travelex Currency Services
- XpresSpa
- ZoomSystems
