2026 Excellence in Airport Concessions Concessions Award Winners

Best New Food and Beverage – Full-Service Concept
Oven and Shaker
Portland International Airport
Operated by SSP America

Best New Food and Beverage – Quick-Service Concept
ThroughGood Bistro & Bar
William P. Hobby Airport
Operated by Areas USA 

Best New Local Concept
ChiBoys
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Operated by WHSmith North America 

Best New National Brand Concept
Peet's at Night
Boston Logan International Airport
Operated by SSP America

Best New News & Gift Concept
PGA Tour Fan Shop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Operated by Paradies Lagardère 

Best New Retail Concept
Moose Knuckles
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Operated by Avolta

Best New Passenger Experience Concept
The Club SFO
San Francisco International Airport
Operated by Airport Dimensions

Best Airport Employee Recognition Program – Large Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Best Airport Employee Recognition Program – Medium Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Best New Non-Terminal Revenue Innovation Concept
Strategic Partnership Program
Metropolitan Airports Commission/ Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Operated by Metropolitan Airports Commission

Best Concessionaire Employee Recognition Program – Food & Beverage Operator
Star Concessions

Best Concessionaire Employee Recognition Program – Retail Operator
Paradies Lagardère

2025 Richard A. Griesbach Award for Excellence in Airport Concessions
Fraport USA/Nashville International Airport