Celebrate the People Behind Workforce Development
Behind every workforce success are professionals helping people find opportunity, businesses develop talent, and communities grow.
NAWDP’s Workforce Heroes recognition celebrates workforce professionals who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, innovation, leadership, and service to their organizations and communities.
A Workforce Hero could be a career coach who refuses to give up on a participant, a business services professional building innovative employer partnerships, a leader creating new opportunities in their community, or a colleague whose commitment makes everyone around them better.
In 2026, we are celebrating 165 workforce heroes across the nation for their contributions in their local communities. View the full list of workforce heroes in the 2026 Workforce Hero Booklet.
Past Workforce Heroes
Share Your Impact
Share your success stories on a national level. Whether your are highlighting a participant or program success, NAWDP wants to share your success!