The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) announced yesterday that Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has been named as the inaugural recipient of the organization’s Legislative Champion Award. Blackburn will be presented with the honor and is slated to deliver keynote remarks at the NATE UNITE 2018 Awards Luncheon. The Awards Luncheon, sponsored by SBA Communications, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. NATE UNITE is widely regarded as the premier and most comprehensive education event in the wireless and broadcast infrastructure industries.
Blackburn represents the 7th District of Tennessee in the U.S. Congress and has earned a special reputation as a bi-partisan leader and policy expert on telecommunications issues and intellectual property rights during her tenure, according to NATE. Blackburn holds a seat on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee and has played a pivotal leadership role for the wireless infrastructure industry as Chair of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
“I am so honored to be chosen for the NATE Legislative Champion Award this year. NATE has worked tirelessly to advance safer standards within the industry and to provide a unified voice in the advancement of tower erection, service and maintenance companies,” said Blackburn. “As the Chair of the Subcommittee of Communications and Technology, I have been dedicated to expanding broadband in rural areas, and making sure that these broadband towers coincide with the industry standards to promote tower climber safety. “
To view the NATE UNITE 2018 Schedule of Events, visit HERE. Companies interested in NATE UNITE 2018 sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are encouraged to visit HERE. Individuals interested in attending NATE UNITE 2018 are encouraged to register HERE.
January 19, 2018
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