The George Heller Memorial Gold Card is AFTRA's highest honor, bestowed on those who have made a significant contribution to AFTRA and its members.
The first Gold Card was awarded to Henry Jaffe in 1957.
The 2009 Gold Card recipients (pictured below L-R) were AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon, AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth and Chicago Local Executive Director Eileen Willenborg, who is retiring this year after more than 14 years of service to members.