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2024 NAWB Award Winners Announced, Honorees will receive their awards this March at The Forum in Washington DC.

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 NAWB Awards. These prestigious awards—W.O. Lawton, WIOA Trailblazer, and the Community College and Chamber of Commerce Partnership Awards—honor outstanding initiatives by workforce organizations and their collaborators.

2024 Award Recipients:

• Workforce Solutions Capital Area (Austin/Travis County, TX)
  WIOA Trailblazer Award
  Recognized for its exceptional projects, strategic planning, and innovative labor and demand forecasting.
• Pittsburgh International Airport
  W.O. Lawton Award
  Honored for its impactful contributions to the community through the PIT2Work program.
• Hampton Roads Workforce Council
  Excellence in Community College Partnership Award
  Celebrated for integrating education and workforce services with the Community College Workforce Cooperative.
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
  Excellence in Chamber of Commerce Partnership Award
  Acknowledged for its collaborative work with the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of NAWB, remarked:

“Workforce boards and partners nationwide catalyze economic vitality. These award recipients are inspiring proof points, demonstrating just how much good the workforce system can achieve. We are thrilled to honor their work and dedication.”

“These recipients serve their communities with innovation and impact, providing a model for our workforce system. NAWB is privileged to elevate their efforts.”

The awards will be presented during The Forum 2024, a premier conference for workforce development leaders, businesses, and educators.

For more information about The Forum 2024, visit forum.nawb.org.

About the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB):

NAWB represents and advocates for more than 590 Workforce Development Boards across the nation. These boards work in coordination with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs tailored to the needs of job seekers, businesses, and communities.

For more information on NAWB’s initiatives, visit nawb.org.