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THE QUESTION: This year’s Annual Convention theme is “The Renaissance of the Human Advantage – 250 Years of Ingenuity.” As America celebrates…

As part of its continued push to help GAWDA members get the most out of their membership dues in the…

A partnership built on trust—and a shared commitment to putting safety information into the hands of those who need it…

During the GAWDA 2026 Spring Management Conference in Oklahoma City, GAWDA announced the 15 scholarship recipients for Fall 2026. Each…

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By Jenny McCall Serving as the 2009–2010 President of GAWDA remains one of the greatest honors of my professional career.…

As part of its continued push to help GAWDA members get the most out of their membership dues in the…

The purpose of Ask Your Board is to ask common business questions that all GAWDA members might be dealing with…

BY TERRY SCANLAN AND LUKE MARTIN, GAWDA’S INDUSTRY PARTNERING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS In the high-stakes arena of the GAWDA Spring Management Conference in…

GAWDA celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025. This year marks the first step in the journey toward the next 80…

Allison Earlbeck was inaugurated as GAWDA President during the 2025 GAWDA Annual Convention in Tampa. Since then, she has been…

Lloyd Robinson, AWISCO Served as GAWDA President 2010 – 2011 Serving as President of GAWDA from 2010–2011 was one of…

As part of its continued push to help GAWDA members get the most out of their membership dues in the…

Back in 1945, Hubert Weiler of Weiler Welding Company, a distributor of gas equipment and supplies, sensed a need to…

When Eric Wood officially accepted the mantle of GAWDA Presidency, he immediately had enormous shoes to fill. Not only was…

GAWDA Concludes 80th Anniversary Celebration With an Incredible Convention 2025 has been a milestone year for GAWDA, as we have…

The 2025 GAWDA Annual Convention Kicks Off with Newcomers and President’s Welcome Receptions The 2025 GAWDA Annual Convention saw the…

The 2025 GAWDA Annual Convention has Education as the theme of the Opening General Business Session The theme for Thursday…

The 2025 GAWDA Annual Convention Concludes with Induction of New Board Slate The final day of the 2025 GAWDA Annual…

The Convention Ended With a Thrill GAWDA Members wrapped up an unforgettable Convention with President Eric Wood and his wife…