Welcome to October and ACTS26!
By Molly McGee-Hewitt, PhD, CAE NAPT Executive Director & CEO
It is hard to believe that our Annual Conference and Trade Show has finally arrived! NAPT and NAPT Foundation leaders, along with our professional staff, have been working for months on this event. I sincerely believe it is one of the best and strongest professional development programs in the industry!
This year, you can earn your recertification by attending the entire event! You have multiple opportunities to participate in outstanding PDS workshops and training sessions. You can connect with vendors and others who do business within our industry, take part in special focus and networking opportunities, and experience an awesome trade show. There will also be social events, general sessions featuring key experts and industry leaders, a new director training opportunity, and our Executive Leadership Program. Wow: ACTS26 will be amazing!
This issue highlights our award winners and Hall of Fame inductee! We are proud to recognize the work of these amazing professionals and share their stories. What makes this industry stand out is simple: our members. While I am honored to acknowledge these award winners, I know that our entire membership is filled with dedicated and committed professionals!
You might also notice that you have a personal copy of our 2026 Poster Contest winner in your polybag with the magazine! Extra copies are available at registration, and we hope you will share them with your team. These posters are a tangible reflection of the love and care of the students we transport!
My very favorite part of the NAPT Annual Conference and Trade Show is getting to see you, meet new friends and renew relationships within our industry. Everybody who is anybody in student transportation will be with us here in Louisville! We are so glad you have joined us!
ACTS26 is our 49th Annual Conference and Trade Show! The moment this program ends, we will go into hyper-planning mode for ACTS27. Our 50th show will be held in Myrtle Beach from October 7 – 10, 2026. Mark it on your calendar today! It will be a once-in-a-lifetime event!
Welcome to Louisville and ACTS26!
With respect and admiration,
Molly