PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for WATF’s 44th Annual General Meeting and Williams Trophy Presentation | Driving Relevant Growth — Vision Meets Investment
Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Ln., Ashburn, VA 20147 | Seating will be limited

The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) Annual General Meeting is a signature event that brings together regional leaders, aviation stakeholders, and community partners to celebrate progress and shape the future of air transportation in our region. This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Williams Trophy—three decades of recognizing the visionaries, leaders, innovators, and partnerships that have helped shape aviation and its impact on our region and beyond.

Established in 1996 by the Washington Airports Task Force Board of Directors, the Williams Trophy honors the legacy of Carrington Williams, WATF’s founding chairman from 1982–1996 and the Trophy’s first recipient. For 30 years, the award has recognized those whose “Leadership, Vision and Dedication in the Application of Aviation or Space Enrich the Quality of Life on Earth.”

Over the past three decades, the Williams Trophy has honored an extraordinary group of aviation and aerospace leaders, innovators, organizations, and regional partnerships. That legacy continues in 2026 as we recognize leadership and investment that are helping drive the next chapter of aviation in the National Capital Region.

The annual gathering serves as the official forum to elect new members to the WATF Board of Directors and honors outstanding contributions to aviation excellence through the presentation of the prestigious Williams Trophy. The trophy is awarded to recognize those whose “Leadership, Vision and Dedication in the Application of Aviation or Space that Enriches the Quality of Life on Earth.” Click here for more information about the Williams Trophy.

Introducing the Leo Schefer Community Impact Award

This year’s AGM will also introduce a new WATF tradition—the Leo Schefer Community Impact Award, created in recognition of former WATF President Leo Schefer and his decades of leadership, public service, and commitment to aviation, regional connectivity, and economic growth.

Click here for more information about the Leo Schefer Community Impact Award.

Stay tuned for more details on this year’s meeting coming soon!

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Archived AGMs

Explore information and details from previous Annual General Meetings:

• 2025 Annual General Meeting and Williams Trophy Award Presentation — View the 2025 AGM