TRISH GILBERT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVISM AWARD
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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.
Trish set the standard and defined what it means to be a legislative activist in this Union. It was named after her because
of her incredible work ethic, her drive to take NATCA from "good" to "great," and the inspiration she was to others.
Previous winners include 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 from each region
as chosen by their RVP. 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 in 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?
Paul Rinaldi, Noel Kingston, and Trish Gilbert
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