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N A T I O N A L A I R T R A F F I C C O N T R O L L E R S A S S O C I A T I O N | W W W . N AT C A . O R G N i W To d a y 13 13 13 13 OVERVIEW Trish Gilbert In 2009, NATCA established the National Legislative Activism Award to be presented at NiW. The following year, at her first NiW as EVP, the award was named for Trish Gilbert, one of NATCA's most effective activists in its history. Gilbert set the standard and defined what it means to be a legislative activist in the Union. In 2001, Gilbert became the Southwest Region Representative on the NLC. In 2005, she earned the position of NLC Chair, which she held until becoming NATCA's EVP in 2009. The award was named after Trish because of her incredible work ethic, her drive to take NATCA from "good" to "great," and the inspiration she has been to others. NATCA is proud to honor members who have demonstrated the passion to serve the Union through legislative activism. Pictured from left to right at NiW 2024: NLC Chair David Skarphol (Phoenix TRACON, P50), NLC Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel (St. Louis Tower, STL), current New England Region Legislative Representative Jamie Green (Providence Tower, PVD), Trish Gilbert Award Winner and former New England Region Legislative Representative Andre Jean (Boston TRACON, A90), former NATCA President Rich Santa, and former EVP Andrew LeBovidge. 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. Last year, former NATCA President Rich Santa and former EVP Andrew LeBovidge joined NLC Chair David Skarphol and NLC Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel in bestowing the honor of this award on former New England Region Legislative Representative Andre Jean (Boston TRACON, A90). 2023: Corey Soignet 2022: Kristena Jones 2021: Erin Phelps 2020: Tom Thompson 2019: Richard Kennington Previous winners of the award 2018: Trisha Pesiri-Dybvik 2017: Noel Kingston 2016: Steve Weidner 2015: Jason Arnold 2014: Toby Hauck 2013: Mitch Herrick 2012: Betsy Beaumont and AnnMarie Taggio 2011: Brody McCray 2010: Trish Gilbert and Mark Griffin 2009: Linda Miller NATCA also honors activists chosen by their RVP from each region. These member activists 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 their respective winners during their regional breakout meetings. Legislative Activism Award

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