The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Jim Kidrick received the honor of being named “2016 Most Admired CEO” by the San Diego Business Journal in the Small Business Nonprofit category in February of this year.

Mr. Kidrick was recognized for his leadership and for the Museum’s contributions to education and the San Diego community. Since joining the Museum, Mr. Kidrick has systematically created a culture of education, dedication and inclusion while also empowering employee morale, including providing healthcare benefits surpassing industry standards.

“On behalf of the Museum and all of its talented employees and volunteers, it is a privilege to be recognized by the San Diego Business Journal along with the noteworthy leaders who make such a critical impact in our region,” said Mr. Kidrick. “I am delighted to represent the San Diego Air & Space Museum and our entire team, including staff, Board Members, donors, volunteers, and everyone who supports the Museum. This is really a team award, which is fitting since our Museum specializes in telling the stories of great teams of men and women who have powered the growth of flight and space exploration throughout history.”

The San Diego Business Journal’s 2016 Most Admired CEO Awards recognizes local industry leaders’ achievements within their companies and in the community. The winners and finalists are lauded for demonstrating determination and insight yielding successes for their organizations. Nominees were judged in the categories of nonprofit organization, business nonprofit, education, family-owned business, government agency, privately held company, and public company.