federal employee of the year partnership of public, greg robinson.. >> thank you so much. ♪ judy: outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail, but many people, there are a lot of barriers, even to taking a simple hike because of a disability or difficulty with balance. as jennifer brooks of maine public television reports, a new grassroots movement aimed to change that and make trails accessible to all. >> in yarmouth, maine, jusa little north of portland, volunteers are nearly finished building the 11-mile multiuse westside trail. the final mile, this section, will be accessible to those with disabilities. oh and and his sister olivia are first-time volunteers here with their grandfather -- when -- owen a his sister olivia. >> i want to see how that works out. >> engineering and design details matter. it is less slippery than pressure-treated lumber. on the gravel sections of the path, the grades and turns are gentle. the new section of the westside trail is onef a handful o

nasa's greg robinson walked home with the flagship award federal employee of the year.ow sending back the spectacular images of our solar system and beyond. gregory robinson, welcome to the newshour. >> i'm honored to be here. judy: what did you think when you found out you are the federal employee of the year? >> looking at the finalist, it is across government. judy: you were with the government for decades and have now retired. to take us back to 2018. you were deputy associate minister for programs, you were overseeing performance of over 100 programs have the boss said we want you to run the progr. >> i tried to run as well but he wouldn't let me go. i enjoyed the job and thought i was making a difference. i really loved what i was doing so i did not want to take the other job. he finally convinced me to take it. judy: they doubled yourally? -- salary? >> no, just made a convincing case that how important web is an asset in the world. so after reluctance and a lot of time talking with my wife and a few mentors, i agreed to take it all. judy: it was described as hav