Laborer of the Year 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021

Know a laborer deserving of recognition? Nominate them for the Laborer of the Year from WJBC and MidWest Laborers!

The chosen Laborer of the Year will be honored by leading the Bloomington Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 6th, 2021.

The WJBC Laborer of the Year is someone who goes above and beyond, in and out of the workplace. They deserve to be recognized for their hard work and volunteer efforts. Does someone come to mind? Nominate them below!

Submissions will be taken through August 15th, and the winner will be picked by a panel of representatives of the sponsoring organizations.

To nominate a person just fill out the form below.

Laborer of the Year Nomination

  • How is this person involved in the community? Where have they volunteered their time?

Blogs

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Is federal mobilization the answer?

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In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans

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Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life

Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University.   We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk.  Going to work every day for some people means…