Provo Airport Director Brian Torgersen, C.M., received the Airport Executive of the Year Award from the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE), according to a September 28 statement.
The award was presented during the NWAAAE Annual Meeting held in Missoula, Montana, from September 22 to September 24.
Torgersen has been with Provo City since 2010 and has overseen the airport since 2017. He served as the airport's first director after the city established it as a separate department.
Under Torgersen's leadership, Provo Airport surpassed 1 million annual passengers in 2025, which occurred approximately a decade before previous projections. He has also managed an expansion program while balancing fiscal responsibility, long-term needs, and the passenger experience.
A nomination for the award stated that Torgersen has shown the ability to manage complex construction programs while prioritizing the airport's operational needs, financial position, and community expectations.
