At its 2024 Catalyst Awards in Nashville, Tenn. in August, the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) honored Apryl Stewart, president & CEO of Skyview Concessions, with its prestigious Small Business Partner Award.
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the inclusion of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries.
AMAC’s Catalyst Awards recognizes the significant and remarkable strides and accomplishments of its members, who uphold the organization’s mission of advancing equity and inclusion in contracting opportunities for minorities and women in the aviation industry.
Skyview Concessions is a leading airport dining and retail company, committed to delivering exceptional service while promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry. The 2024 AMAC Small Business Partner Award recognizes Stewart’s outstanding contributions, her demonstrated and unwavering commitment to AMAC’s mission and her leadership’s invaluable impact in the airport retail and dining sector.
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As a Black woman small business owner, Stewart has exemplified resilience and innovation. As the head of Skyview Concessions, her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion, perfectly embodies the spirit of this award. This recognition is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the ongoing progress made by Black women small business owners across the country, despite recent attempts to undermine support and resources for businesses owned by Black women.
The announcement of this award comes as part of the 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, themed “Soaring to New Horizons.” This year’s conference served as a vital platform for aviation industry experts, business leaders, policymakers, and advocates to collaborate, explore innovative strategies, and push for greater diversity and inclusion across the industry.
“Soaring to New Horizons” symbolizes our collective journey towards new heights of success, guided by diverse perspectives and shared goals. This year’s conference, attended by over 1,300 businesses, aviation professionals, and government officials from around the country, continues to be the premier event for fostering education, advocacy, and networking opportunities within the aviation and aerospace industries.
Apryl Stewart’s recognition at this esteemed event underscores the vital role that small businesses, particularly those owned by Black women, play in driving progress and innovation within the industry.
For more information, visit https://www.amac-org.com/ and https://skyviewconcessions.com/