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Jim Foster Award

The prestigious Jim Foster Award, presented by the Airforwarders Association (AfA), honors individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to the airfreight forwarding industry. Named after Jim Foster, AfA’s first executive director and a respected industry pioneer, the Airforwarders Association Award highlights those who embody his spirit of innovation, advocacy, and commitment to excellence. Recipients of the award are celebrated for their contributions to advancing the industry, supporting AfA’s mission, and fostering community and collaboration within air cargo logistics. This annual recognition, known as the Jim Foster Award, highlights the achievements of exceptional professionals who inspire progress and uphold the highest standards in freight forwarding and supply chain management.

Jim Foster

Past Award Winners

2024 Geoffrey Arend

Geoffrey Arend

2024

Vaughn Moore

Vaughn Moore

2023

Sasha Goodman

Sasha Goodman

2022

Roy Hecteman

Roy Hecteman

2021

Billie Sullivan

Billie Sullivan

2020

Beti Ward

Betti Ward

2019

Herb Kelleher

Herb Kelleher

2018

Mike Hess

Mike Hess

2017

Michael White

Michael White

2017

Jim Butler

Jim Butler

2016

Robert Mauro

Robert Mauro

2015

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

2014

Laura Sanders

Laura Sanders

2013

Neel Shah

Neel Shah

2012

David Brooks

David Brooks

2011

Ed Kelly

Ed Kelly

2010

Dennis Eittreim

Dennis Eittreim

2009

Brandon Fried

Brandon Fried

2008

Wally Devereaux

Wally Devereaux

2007

Dennis Patrick

Dennis Patrick

2006

Elaine Dezenski

Elaine Dezenski

2005