NATE Commemoration Declaring May 5, 2021 as Tower Technician Appreciation Day
NATE Commemoration Declaring May 5, 2021 as Tower Technician Appreciation Day
Industry Leaders Praise Essential Contributions of Tower Technician Workforce to Global Connectivity and 5G Economy
(Washington, D.C.) – NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association unveiled a commemoration declaring tomorrow (Wednesday, May 5, 2021) as Tower Technician Appreciation Day. For the fifth consecutive year, a day has been set aside by NATE and the industry in order to pay tribute to the important work that communications infrastructure technicians conduct on a daily basis to enable a connected world.
NATE encourages member companies and industry stakeholders to use Wednesday, May 5 as a day of commemoration to host recognition events within their respective organizations to pay tribute to the technicians they employ. The Association also encourages companies to incorporate #TowerTechAppreciationDay into social media posts throughout the day.
To download and print the official Tower Technician Appreciation Day Proclamation, visit HERE.
The Industry Honors Tower Technician Appreciation Day
Jimmy Miller (Chairman, NATE)
“NATE is honored to proclaim Wednesday, May 5, 2021 as Tower Technician Appreciation Day in order to highlight the immense contributions that these skilled professionals provide to the industry,” said NATE Chairman Jimmy Miller from Gulfport, Mississippi. “Over the last 14 months alone, tower technicians have demonstrated their essential roles to the country’s economy by deploying the 5G and broadband infrastructure and related networks while simultaneously navigating a global pandemic. These men and women are true heroes and the MVP’s of the industry in my book,” added Miller.
Meredith Attwell Baker (President & CEO, CTIA)
“The wireless industry is committed to keeping Americans connected, and no one embodies that quite like the men and women who climb towers every day to keep our networks running, expand capacity and build the infrastructure to help America lead the emerging 5G Economy,” said Meredith Attwell Baker, President and CEO, CTIA. “I am particularly proud of the role they’ve played over the past year, working long hard hours out in the field, so we could stay safe at home, connected to our jobs, our schools, and our friends and families.”
Jonathan Adelstein (President & CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association)
“Tower technicians are too often underappreciated for the critical role they play in keeping the nation connected. The networks they enable helped keep our entire economy afloat during the pandemic,” said WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein. “Their challenging work allows first responders to protect the public, enables loved ones to reach one another, and in so many other ways, has made wireless a reliable part of our daily lives. WIA is proud to support their career development through the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program that is designed to help tower technicians and others in the industry perform their jobs as safely and as effectively as possible. We thank NATE for spearheading this day of recognition.”
Steven K. Berry (President & CEO, Competitive Carriers Association)
“CCA proudly supports Tower Technician Appreciation Day and thanks the men and women who devote their time, effort, and energy to supporting the entire wireless ecosystem,” said Steven K. Berry, President & CEO, CCA. “Communications tower technicians are on the front lines of ensuring consumers, businesses, emergency responders, and more, can connect not only on a daily basis, but most importantly during times of emergencies. This challenging work, oftentimes in unforgiving environments and conditions, requires unique skill sets that should most certainly be recognized. As consumers and industries continue to rely on wireless networks more and more each day, the work of tower technicians is arguably more important than ever before, and CCA thanks them for their enormous contributions to the wireless industry and beyond.”
Gordon Smith (President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters)
“NAB salutes America’s tower technicians whose work is critical to the operation of broadcast radio and television stations,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “The particular skill set required, including working under dangerous conditions, is vitally important in preserving broadcasting’s uniquely local and resilient platform on which consumers and communities rely.”
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About NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance industries. Today the Association boasts over 1,040 member companies located throughout the United States, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Guam, Israel, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and the United Kingdom. For additional information on NATE, please visit www.natehome.com.
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