ATCA is very proud to present its highest honor, the Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award, to our 2026 awardee Congressman Sam Grave (R-MO), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who been instrumental in advancing policies that strengthen the aviation system, support workforce development, and ensure long-term operational excellence. As one of the most influential aviation advocates in modern Congressional history, his leadership was critical in securing passage of the landmark Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, as well as driving key aviation investments through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021—both of which deliver meaningful improvements to aviation safety, innovation, and system resilience.