GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Time for One Good Thing -- someone or something that makes West Michigan a good place to live. Several local frontline workers have recently been recognized for their efforts during the pandemic.
In all, eight individuals were awarded the Beverly Drake Essential Services Award by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. They were cited for going above and beyond their daily responsibilities while displaying integrity, passion, and commitment. The recipients are:
- Kevin Allmon from Integrated Packaging Machinery
- Carol Lyman from Mary Free Bed
- Carolyn McNeil from On The Border Holland
- Angela Reyna Perez from Affinity Mentoring
- Shaun Price from Buist Electric
- Jesseca Schrader from Metro Health
- Mike Smith from Bekins
- Michelle Tokarczyk from Muskegon County
Each received a $100 Meijer gift card.
Mark Bergsma, chair of the West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board said, "The pandemic has emphasized the critical role of the many frontline and behind-the-scenes workers. Their hard work allows our communities to function, and they deserve to be recognized."
One Good Thing and congrats to all of the winners.
If you have a One Good Thing you'd like to submit - someone or something that makes West Michigan a good place to live - email me with your photos and-or video at OneGoodThing@13OnYourSide.com.
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