This time of year is an enjoyable one. Our staff can begin to thaw after a long Wisconsin winter, and the annual trade show season begins in earnest. What’s more, Ground Support Worldwide begins the process of selecting its annual Leaders of the Year award winners.

It is a difficult task to choose a single winner among a crowd of deserving nominees in each category. But it serves as a reminder of all the hard-working people that innovate new equipment, manage their crews effectively and dedicate countless hours, days, weeks and years to the industry.

This year, we are taking a different approach to announcing the winners.

Rather than stretching the announcements over the course of three issues, we’ll be highlighting the Product Leader of the Year, Team Leader of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winners together in our May edition of the magazine. It will offer an excellent showcase of these worthy people and companies.

In addition to the May issue, this year’s award winners will also be recognized at the 2020 International GSE Expo in Las Vegas. Be sure to join us at the Award Ceremony Oct. 20.

By the way, registration is now open for the 2020 International GSE Expo at www.GSEexpo.com. The biennial event is scheduled for Oct. 20-22.

Hotel accommodations for this year’s show are available at both the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino, the host venue, as well as Caesars Palace.

More information about the event can be found on pages 24 and 25 of this issue. Additional updates will be available at the GSE Expo’s website and on the Ground Support Worldwide daily e-Newsletter. So stay tuned for more announcements.

We can’t wait to see you and our Leaders of the Year in Las Vegas later this year.