At our biennial conventions, the AFT Washington Executive Board awards nominated members who have done outstanding work in any of several categories. The 2025 recipients all make outstanding contributions, and we are honored to be able to recognize them!
Good Trouble Award
An individual nominated for this award is one who calls out threats to working people and to quality education. This person rallies others to pay attention to challenges and acts to build a stronger membership, labor movement, and democracy.
Recipients:
Chuck Mueller, Edmonds College Local 4254
Renee Potter, Retiree Chapter Local 8045-R
Treasurer’s Award
A local treasurer who is nominated for this award is one who keeps timely and accurate financial records while paying per capita, stays in compliance with affiliation requirements, and implements proactive practices to improve these aspects of local responsibility to its members.
Recipients:
Carla Powell, UCWU Issaquah Local 4795
Organizing Award
This award is for an individual who has been especially effective at engaging the membership and/or increasing membership within the collective bargaining unit.
Recipients:
Jim Howe, Retiree Chapter Local 8045-R
Marla Simpson, AFT Everett Local 1873
Melissa Roach, TFESP Local 461
Leadership Award for Collective Bargaining
Recognizing a local or individual who was especially effective in the bargaining process, making gains in their collective bargaining agreement above and beyond the usual, conducting an effective contract campaign to defend against take-aways or to make gains in bargaining, or demonstrating particular skill at the bargaining table.
Recipients:
DawnMoon Jacques, Edmonds Community College Local 4254
Rachel Dorn, AFT Yakima Local 1485