TELLING OUR INDUSTRY ’ S STORY
■ Held first in-person Barge-In since 2019 , in which more than 160 AWO members met with 141 Members of Congress and staff to educate them on industry policy priorities .
■ Developed strong working relationships with Administration and agency leaders at the White House , Coast Guard , Department of Transportation , Maritime Administration , Army Corps of Engineers , Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and National Transportation Safety Board .
■ Sponsored Coast Guard Sector luncheons and Congressional tugboat / towboat tours to strengthen relationships and educate policymakers nationwide .
■ Created and distributed video promoting the industry ’ s value , impact , and career appeal , generating more than 234,000 views .
■ Launched AWO presence on Instagram Reels and TikTok to expand social media audience .
8 THE AMERICAN WATERWAYS OPERATORS