September 2, 2026
Local 5285 President Ricky McDowell Receives NAACP President’s Award Of Excellence

Local 5285 President Ricky McDowell received the President’s Award of Excellence presented by the NAACP Gastonia Branch in North Carolina. The President's Award is a special local and state-level recognition presented by various branch chapters of the North Carolina NAACP to honor individuals demonstrating distinguished public service, leadership, and advocacy for civil rights

We are proud of our union brother as he serves as President and Chairperson of Local 5285.  Please join us in congratulating Brother McDowell.