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Airport Parking Network Awards 2026

The Airport Parking Network Awards is a prestigious initiative dedicated to honoring excellence in airport parking. As an integral part of the Airport Parking Network Event, these awards celebrate the most innovative, customer-centric, and sustainable projects in the industry.

With categories including Innovation in Airport Parking, Best Customer Experience, and Sustainability Leadership in Parking, the awards recognize groundbreaking solutions, exceptional service quality, and eco-friendly initiatives. Participating airports have the opportunity to showcase their achievements, gain international recognition, and set new industry benchmarks.

The Airport Parking Network Awards aim to honour the outstanding contributions and advancements within the airport parking industry. This is an excellent opportunity for you, as an airport, to highlight your efforts, share best practices, and network with industry peers.

Why Participate?

• Gain recognition for your airport's achievements
• Network with industry leaders and peers
• Learn about the latest trends and innovations
• Enhance your reputation within the airport community

We look forward to your participation and to celebrating excellence within the airport parking industry. Please note that submissions after the deadline on 10th October 2026 are not possible. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at awards@parking.net.

Submission Criteria [Important]

The Airport Parking Network Awards are open exclusively to airports. To be eligible, the applying airport must have at least one registered participant at APNE 2026.

Project Submission Rules:

• Single Category Entry: Each project can only be submitted under one award category. The same project cannot be entered into multiple categories.
• Multiple Entries: An airport operator may submit entries in multiple categories, provided that each entry is for a different project. Each project must be distinct and cannot overlap with other submissions from the same airport.

APNE 2026 Awards Submission Guidelines

1. Executive Summary: A brief overview of the project, highlighting its objectives, scope, and key outcomes (200-300 words).

• Background and context
• Goals and objectives
• Implementation process and timeline
• Key features and innovations

     2. Supporting Documentation (Mandatory)

• Visuals: High-quality images, videos, or diagrams that illustrate the project. This could include photos of the parking facility, screenshots of software or mobile apps, or any visual aids that help explain the project.
• Technical Specifications or Metrics: Summary of any technical documents that outline the technologies used, system architecture, and any other relevant technical details. Data showing improvements in parking operations, customer satisfaction, or financial impact.
• Case Studies: Short case studies that provide real-world examples of the project in action, demonstrating its impact and benefits. Testimonials are welcome!

     3. Personal Explanation Video (highly recommended)

As part of the supporting documentation, we recommend a personal explanation video from each applicant.
In the video, the representative(s) from the applying airport should address the following points:

• Reason for Applying: Share the motivations and inspirations for participating in the APNE 2026 Awards.
• Why You Should Win: Articulate the key achievements and contributions of your project. Highlight the innovative aspects, the impact on the airport and its users, and how the project aligns with the award category's criteria.
• Personal Connection (Optional): Provide a personal touch by sharing experiences that emphasize the team's dedication, the challenges overcome, and the passion driving the project.

Video Requirements:

• Duration: The video should be between 3 to 5 minutes long.
• Format: Acceptable formats include MP4, MOV, or AVI.

1. Contact Information (Mandatory)

• Primary Contact: Name, title, email address, and phone number of the person responsible for the submission. This individual should be able to answer any follow-up questions or provide additional information if needed.

Submission Method

• Submission Method: Submissions should be made via the Dropbox link provided by us.
• Documents: Ensure all documents are clearly labelled and organized.
• File Formats: You can send PDFs, Brochures, Word Docs, Images, and Videos. You can also provide YouTube links.
• Deadline: 10th October 2026.

Award Categories

Innovation in Airport Parking

This award category recognizes airports that have introduced groundbreaking solutions in parking technology or services, emphasizing technological advancements, efficiency improvements, and operational innovation. It celebrates unique projects that enhance the overall functionality and future readiness of airport parking facilities.

Criteria

• Novelty and Uniqueness
• Impact on Operations
• Technological Advancement
• Scalability and Replicability
• Cost-Effectiveness
• Collaboration and Partnerships

Sustainability Leadership in Parking

This award category highlights airports that have made significant strides in implementing eco-friendly and sustainable parking solutions. It celebrates efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within parking operations.

Criteria

• Reduction in Carbon Footprint
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Eco-Friendly Services
• Waste Management and Recycling
• Environmental Certifications and Recognition

Best Customer Experience

This award category honors airports that excel in providing a seamless, convenient, and pleasant parking experience for travelers. It focuses on customer service, ease of use, and the overall satisfaction of parking users.

Criteria

• Ease of Use
• Customer Service and Support
• Amenities and Comfort
• Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
• Accessibility

For further questions, please contact us at awards@parking.net. We look forward to your submissions!

Parking Network is proud to announce the winners of the second edition of the Airport Parking Network Awards 2025, unveiled during an exclusive dinner at the 16th Airport Parking Network Event in Amsterdam. These awards recognize outstanding achievement in airport parking across three key categories: Innovation in Airport Parking, Best Customer Experience, and Sustainability Leadership in Parking.

The winners are:

• Innovation in Airport Parking: Manchester Airports Group (MAG) in partnership with BookFlowGo

The partnership between Manchester Airport Group (MAG) and BookFlowGo exemplifies strategic collaboration in digital transformation. Together, the teams successfully migrated MAG’s Meet & Greet valet parking operations at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports to a robust cloud-based platform, modernising the vehicle check-in, allocation, tracking and return processes with zero operational downtime.

• Best Customer Experience: Aeroporti di Roma (ADR Mobility)

Taxi Fly, a fully digitized taxi management system operating at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) airports. This innovative platform optimizes the flow of taxi services, improves efficiency, and enhances both driver and passenger experiences through real-time data integration, automation, and a user-friendly mobile app fully integrated with our Parking Management System

• Sustainability Leadership in Parking: Vienna International Airport (Flughafen Wien AG)

New sustainable Car Rental Center in Car Park 4 Together with Assured Austria, the service offering has now been expanded to include a central turnaround center. The new facility consolidates all services related to car rentals – from pickup and return to damage inspection and vehicle cleaning – in one location. Instead of being spread across various sites around the airport, vehicle cleaning is now also centralized. The focus was on sustainability and efficiency: the centralized cleaning process reduces CO₂ emissions by 75% annually, as transfers to external sites are no longer necessary. A modern car wash system enables the reuse of 95% of the water used, while solar power and LED lighting ensure environmentally friendly operation.

Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the airport parking industry, setting new benchmarks in their respective categories.

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