Sydney Airport has been named Airport of the Year during an awards night on Wednesday.
The airport took out the top gong at the AAA National Airport Industry Awards, which was held in Adelaide.
The airport also won the Airport Innovation and Excellence – Operations Award for its integrated operations centre.
Sydney Airport Chief Executive Kerrie Mather also received a person honour taking out the outstanding contribution to the airport industry award.
“I’d like to acknowledge my leadership team, staff and airport partners for their contribution to making Sydney Airport Australia’s premier airport,’’ she said.
“I’m very grateful and humbled to receive the Outstanding Contribution to the Airport Industry Award, and I’m proud to be part of Australia’s dynamic and diverse aviation industry.
“I’ve been privileged to spend most of my career in aviation and infrastructure, both internationally and locally, and I can honestly say that Australian airports are among the best in class airports in the world with the calibre of industry talent to match.
“During my time with Sydney Airport over the past 15 years, I’ve focused on improving the airport experience, enhancing operational efficiency and putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.
“I’ve very much enjoyed the collaborative relationships we’ve formed at Sydney Airport, working with our airline, government and industry partners to grow tourism for the benefit of Sydney, NSW and Australia.
“I’m supported by a strong team, whom I’m enormously proud of, and this award is testament to their hard work and dedication.”