Awards
NAWDP Names Dr. BJ Paige as 2025 Youth Workforce Professional of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has named Dr. BJ Paige, a nationally recognized Workforce Development Motivational Speaker and founder of The Paige Group, as the 2025 Youth…
NAWDP Names “Beyond the Stethoscope” 2025 Youth Workforce Development Program of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is proud to announce that Southern New Hampshire Health’s program, Beyond the Stethoscope: Career Pathways in a Health System, has been named […]
Bayer Electric Honored as NAWDP 2025 Youth Workforce Employer of the Year
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is proud to announce Bayer Electric as the recipient of the 2025 Youth Workforce Employer of the Year award. The honor will […]
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Announces 2025 Youth Workforce Development Award Winners
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has announced the 2025 Youth Workforce Development Award recipients, recognizing outstanding programs, employers, and professionals who are creating meaningful opportunities for young…
NAWDP Opens Nominations for Annual Youth Workforce Awards
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
NAWDP is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Workforce Awards, to be presented at the Youth Symposium on November 17–19 in New Orleans. Submit by 5:00 pm CT on August…
Northwestern Medicine Receives National Employer of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Northwestern Medicine is NAWDP’s 2025 Employer of the Year! Honored for its impactful workforce partnerships and inclusive hiring efforts, NM has placed 100+ residents in healthcare careers through its work…
Team Oregon Build Receives National Program of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Congratulations to Team Oregon Build, NAWDP’s 2025 Workforce Program of the Year! This hands-on learning initiative has empowered 5,000+ Oregon students with trade skills while tackling real-world challenges like housing…
Bridget Back Receives National Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
NAWDP is pleased to announce Bridget Back as the 2025 Workforce Professional of the Year. Her exemplary leadership at EKCEP has advanced workforce initiatives and strengthened economic opportunities throughout the…
Manuel Ugues Receives National H.G. Weisman Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
NAWDP proudly announces Manuel Ugues as the 2025 H.G. Weisman Award recipient for his outstanding service to NAWDP and the workforce development field. Ugues leads SERCO of Texas and serves…
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes Receives National Youth Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Workforce Professional of the Year! Learn how her passion for healthcare and education is opening doors for young people in underserved…
Connected Lane County Receives National Youth Program of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Connected Lane County has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Program of the Year! Learn how their Elevate, Navigate, Spark, and Excelerators programs are breaking barriers and creating career pathways for…
Nacho’s Restaurant Receives National Youth Employer of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Nacho’s Restaurant has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Employer of the Year! Discover how this San Angelo favorite, led by Simon Rincon, is helping young people build skills, gain experience,…
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