The 12th Annual Airport Noise Mitigation Symposium (ANMS) will be held September 30-October 2, 2012 in Buffalo, NY at the Hyatt Regency. The ANMS is the only conference in the United States that focuses specifically on topics directly related to airport noise mitigation and provides an opportunity for airport noise personnel, consultants, manufacturers, contractors and community leaders to work together to best plan and implement the various mitigation measures available to airports for reducing their noise impact in the community. The Symposium agenda will cover a variety of noise mitigation topics, including land acquisition, sound insulation. and program management. Check back for more details.

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The nomination period for the 2012 Randy Jones Award for Excellence in Airport Noise Mitigation is now open. Nominations will be accepted until Monday July 2, 2012. The Randy Jones Award for Excellence in Airport Noise Mitigation is designed to recognize the efforts of an individual, organization or program that has made a significant contribution to airport noise mitigation that generally entails land acquisition, sound insulation programs, and other projects related to the implementation of noise compatibility programs. Individuals, organizations or programs that have been nominated for the award will be evaluated against criteria that include:

Recognition as a leader in the airport noise mitigation industry.
Known for employing innovative techniques in the solution of complex issues and problems.
A reputation for enhancing the relationship between airports and their community.
A contributor to the knowledge base of the industry.
Developed tools or techniques that have furthered the industry and improved the effectiveness of noise mitigation programs.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for airport neighbors.

For more information on the Randy Jones Award and the Nomination Form, please visit the Randy Jones Award page.

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