Pennsylvania's 2025 Workforce Phoenix

Nominate A Pennsylvania Workforce Development, Employment, & Training Professional!

The Workforce Phoenix Award recognizes a Pennsylvania workforce development, employment, and training professional who demonstrates innovation and leadership, acts as a change-maker, and most of all provides excellent service to others – uplifting staff, individual clients, stakeholders, and the community.

The award will be presented to a nominee who shines at all times and embodies the values and strength of Pennsylvania’s local workforce development system.

The Workforce Phoenix Award will be given to a nominee who:

Has actively participated in local workforce system activities for at least three years as of March 1, 2025
Demonstrates commitment to serving others
Fosters a culture of innovation
Exemplifies leadership
Is a PWDA member or is employed by a PWDA member organization

WORKFORCE PHOENIX AWARD CEREMONY:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 8:45am - 9:30am (est.)
The Hershey Lodge | 325 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033

*Nominator and Award Winner will receive complimentary tickets to the Ceremony (if they are not already registered for the Annual Conference).

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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2024 Workforce Phoenix - Stephanie Smith, Chester County Workforce Development Board

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2022 Workforce Phoenix - Roe Falcone, EDSI

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* 1. Submitted by:

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* 2. Nominee - Contact Information:

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* 3. Nominee - List the Number of Years Serving PA's Local Workforce Development System

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* 4. Provide a quote on the impact or influence that the nominee has imparted on you; describe what moved you to nominate this individual.

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* 5. Highlight (overview or brief paragraph) the nominee’s contribution and achievements displayed on their path or as a result of their service to Pennsylvania’s local workforce development system.

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* 6. Tell us how the nominee exemplifies being a servant leadership, coalition builder, boundary-spanner, etc. Describe ways in which the nominee has crafted or supported new initiatives, partnerships, and value-add.

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* 7. Describe the characteristics the nominee holds that enable them to impactfully serve their community, customers, staff, and system stakeholders.

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* 8. Tell us an interesting fact about the nominee.

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2023 Workforce Phoenix - Jennifer Butler, MontcoWorks