FRANKLIN, Tenn. – TEAM PAC, the official political action committee of the Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA), honored three state legislators with the 2026 Caribe Award during the Association’s 52nd Representative Assembly, held June 11-13 in Franklin.
The 2026 recipients are State Representatives Timothy Hill, John Crawford, and Antonio Parkinson. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership and advocacy have made a lasting impact on Tennessee’s state employees and TSEA.
Representative Hill accepted the award in person during the Representative Assembly, while Representatives Crawford and Parkinson were honored in absentia for their unwavering support.
The Caribe Award is one of TEAM PAC’s highest honors, presented to legislators who demonstrate extraordinary support for state employees. Named after the Caribe piranha, the award symbolizes strength, determination, and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve the people of Tennessee.
“Tennessee’s state employees depend on leaders who understand the value of public service and are willing to stand with them,” said TEAM PAC Chair Patricia Bowman. “Representatives Hill, Crawford, and Parkinson have each demonstrated an exceptional commitment to supporting our state employees, and we are proud to recognize them with the 2026 Caribe Award.”
Past recipients of the Caribe Award include Representative Mike Murphy, Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, Representative Bill Purcell, Senator Bob Rochelle, Representative Ulysses Jones, Senator Joe Haynes, Senator Douglas Henry, Senator Joey Hensley, and Senator Ken Yager.
About TEAM PAC
The Tennessee Employees Action Movement (TEAM PAC) works to support candidates and elected officials who recognize the crucial role state employees play in delivering essential services across Tennessee. As the official political action committee of TSEA, its mission is to support and advocate for legislative initiatives that protect and improve the rights, benefits, and working conditions of Tennessee’s state employees.
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