(Columbus, Ohio) - Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) is humbled to share that he was recently awarded the Legislator of the Year Award from the Ohio Aviation Association.

"I'm truly honored to be selected as the Ohio Aviation Association's 2025 Legislator of the Year. When we work to attract Fortune 100 and 500 companies to Ohio, their first impression often begins the moment they land," said Majority Whip Santucci. "That's why having state-of-the-art airports and a strong partnership with our aviation industry is essential. By investing in modern infrastructure and supporting innovation, we position Ohio not only to lead the nation in aerospace, but also in defense and the future of air technologies. I look forward to continuing this work to ensure Ohio becomes the number one state in aerospace leadership."

"The Ohio Aviation Association was extremely pleased to present Representative Nick Santucci with our annual 'Legislator of the Year' award at our Legislative Reception for his leadership and his efforts to ensure that Ohio continues to be a center of innovation for the aviation industry," said Tony Fiore, Executive Director of the Ohio Aviation Association.

"Representative Nick Santucci has proven to be a powerful champion for Ohio's economic future," said Anthony Trevena, Executive Director, Western Reserve Port Authority & Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. "His leadership has helped secure critical investments-most notably at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport-that are directly translating into jobs, business growth, and long-term regional competitiveness. By elevating aviation and aerospace priorities at the state level, he's ensuring that these assets continue to drive innovation and strengthen Ohio's position in an increasingly competitive national economy. Representative Santucci's work isn't just supporting the aviation industry-it's fueling economic momentum that will benefit communities across Ohio for years to come."

The Ohio Aviation Association is a non-profit association that brings many together to strengthen the voice of aviation in the State of Ohio.

"I'm truly honored to be selected as the Ohio Aviation Association's 2025 Legislator of the Year. When we work to attract Fortune 100 and 500 companies to Ohio, their first impression often begins the moment they land," said Majority Whip Santucci. "That's why having state-of-the-art airports and a strong partnership with our aviation industry is essential. By investing in modern infrastructure and supporting innovation, we position Ohio not only to lead the nation in aerospace, but also in defense and the future of air technologies. I look forward to continuing this work to ensure Ohio becomes the number one state in aerospace leadership."

"The Ohio Aviation Association was extremely pleased to present Representative Nick Santucci with our annual 'Legislator of the Year' award at our Legislative Reception for his leadership and his efforts to ensure that Ohio continues to be a center of innovation for the aviation industry," said Tony Fiore, Executive Director of the Ohio Aviation Association.

"Representative Nick Santucci has proven to be a powerful champion for Ohio's economic future," said Anthony Trevena, Executive Director, Western Reserve Port Authority & Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. "His leadership has helped secure critical investments-most notably at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport-that are directly translating into jobs, business growth, and long-term regional competitiveness. By elevating aviation and aerospace priorities at the state level, he's ensuring that these assets continue to drive innovation and strengthen Ohio's position in an increasingly competitive national economy. Representative Santucci's work isn't just supporting the aviation industry-it's fueling economic momentum that will benefit communities across Ohio for years to come."

The Ohio Aviation Association is a non-profit association that brings many together to strengthen the voice of aviation in the State of Ohio.