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OVERVIEW National Air Traffic Controllers Association | www.natca.org NiW Today 13 Trish Gilbert Legislative Activism Award 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. 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. In 2025, NATCA President Nick Daniels and EVP Mick Devine, joined by Western Pacific Region RVP Joel Ortiz, NLC Chair David Skarphol, and NLC Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel, had the privilege of presenting the 2025 award to two longtime legislative all-stars and true power couple, Rosa Serai and Jimmy Lake (Hawaii Control Facility, HCF). Throughout their careers, Rosa and Jimmy built lasting relationships with Hawaii's congressional delegation and consistently advanced NATCA's legislative priorities. In retirement, they have continued that commitment as dedicated Retired NATCA Active Volunteers (RNAV), exemplifying a lifelong dedication to activism and solidarity. NATCA is proud to honor members who have demonstrated the passion to serve the Union through legislative activism. 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. 2024: Andre Jean 2023: Corey Soignet 2022: Kristena Jones 2021: Erin Phelps 2020: Tom Thompson 2019: Richard Kennington 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 Previous winners of the award

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