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NIW Today | 6 Trish Gilbert LEGISLATIVE ACTIVISM AWARD Trish set the standard and defined what it means to be a legislative activist in this Union. The award was named after her because of her incredible work ethic, her drive to take NATCA from "good" to "great," and the inspiration she has been to others. Previous winners include Trisha Pesiri-Dybvik (2018), Noel Kingston (2017), Steve Weidner (2016), Jason Arnold (2015), Toby Hauck (2014), Mitch Herrick (2013), Betsy Beaumont and AnnMarie Taggio (2012), Brody McCray (2011), Mark Griffin (2010), and Linda Miller (2009). The award is given each year to an activist who has demonstrated the passion to serve the Union through legislative activism and stepped up to do extraordinary work. NATCA also honors activists chosen by their RVP from each region. These NATCAvists have devoted a lot of time and energy to build congressional relationships, educate other members about NATCA's legislative efforts, and advance legislation important to NATCA. Each region will award this year's winner during their regional break out Monday morning. Will you be next year's winner of your region's Legislative Award or the Trish Gilbert Legislative Activism Award? In 2009, NATCA established the National Legislative Activism Award to be presented at NATCA in Washington. The following year, the award was renamed for one of NATCA's most effective activists, Trish Gilbert. Left to right: NATCA Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert, National Legislative Committee Chair Steve Weidner, 2018 Trish Gilbert Legislative Activism Award winner Trisha Pesiri- Dybvik, NATCA President Paul Rinaldi

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