Ethiopian Airlines honoured with ‘Prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement’ award

Ethiopian Airlines, has been distinguished with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade recognises the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States.

The award, signed by Joseph Biden, the US President was presented to Ethiopian Airlines during the 8th Annual Galla Dinner, hosted by the Black IAM organization at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel.

Ethiopian Airlines continues to set industry standards for excellence, reinforcing its commitment to connecting cultures and fostering international collaboration.

“Our commitment to excellence and the spirit of unity has been the driving force behind our services for almost eight decades. This accolade is not only a recognition of our past efforts but also a bright beacon for the future, guiding us towards even greater heights in service and connectivity,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.

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“The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders.”

As Ethiopian celebrates the remarkable achievement, it reaffirms its pledge to enhance its services and strengthen its ties with the US community. As member of the America’s TSA PreCheck® program, Ethiopian will continue to innovate and expand its customer experience, ensuring that passengers enjoy unparalleled travel experiences.

The award acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment and outstanding contributions to the US community over the past 25 years. The airline has also been actively involved in community outreach programs, including supporting educational initiatives, sports, healthcare projects, and cultural exchanges.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.