Here is where Steelworkers
can nominate a volunteer
who makes a difference
in your community.
The Jefferson Awards Foundation is the country’s longest standing and most prestigious organization dedicated to activating and celebrating public service.
For many Steelworkers, lending a helping hand is part of being a member of our union. Outside of work, our members are known for their quiet generosity in their neighborhoods.
An unlimited number of people may be nominated from each district. One (1) person from each of the 13 districts will be chosen for a regional award.
Do you want to nominate a volunteer who isn’t a union member? If so, the Jefferson Awards Foundation has several other programs that can allow you to recognize outstanding service.
Maybe you still have questions or concerns? Maybe you need to talk to someone about the program? This section can help you out.
The South LA WOS Regional Council pulled resources from its locals to completely refurbish a “living room” at a women’s shelter in their area. For their hard work and compassion, they are District 13’s 2017 USW Jefferson Award winner.
In the past year, the Local Union 105 Women of Steel (WOS) committee raised more than $16,000 to help those in their community who needed it most. For their relentless compassion and giving, they are District 11’s 2017 USW Jefferson Award winners.
Because she represents all working people, whether they are union or not, Linnea Hector is the USW Jefferson Award winner for District 9.
Jim Williams, president of Local 8599 in Fontana, Calif., is this year’s District 12 Jefferson Award winner for the seemingly endless list of projects he helps lead to benefit his community. To him, it’s more than just a pastime—it’s a calling.
Aside from all of the roles she plays within her own Local Union 3657 in Pittsburgh, Pa., Paulette Battisti dedicates an immense amount of time outside of the union to make sure people in her community never go to sleep hungry.
Jimmy and John Beidler are the USW District 10 Jefferson Awards Winners because of their service project that benefited fellow Steelworkers who were impacted by the devastating floods in Louisiana in August 2016.
Free haircuts for the needy at the union hall. Youth versus adult basketball games. Educating children. These are just a few of the reasons why E.J. Jenkins is District 7’s 2017 Jefferson Awards winner. Click to read more...
Craig Bailey of Local Union 1693 is the District 8 USW Jefferson Award winner for starting a hugely popular and successful fundraiser in Louisville, Ky., that helps kids with cancer go to camp.
Marien Landry, a retired member of USW Local Union 6951 in Quebec, Canada, was the District 5 Jefferson Award Winner for his work constructing education and health care facilities to benefit the children of Guatemala.
Nancy McCurrach of Local Union 1944 is the District 3 USW Jefferson Award winner and the USW Champion Volunteer. She represented Steelworkers at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony on June 22 where she won one of their top awards.
Nancy McCurrach from Local Union 1944 wins for ‘Refugee Welcome Wagon’
Jackie Anklam of Local Union 9899 was chosen as District 2’s USW Jefferson Award winner for her heroic work bringing safe drinking water to the people in her hometown of Flint, Mich., when a state of emergency was declared due to water contamination.
Today, the USW in partnership with Variety the Children’s Charity and their “My Voice” program, presented two union families with high-tech devices that will help their children express themselves.
The District 1 USW Jefferson Award winner is Deidria Collins for her on-going service to aid the homeless, provide for in-need school students and help those struggling abroad.
Steelworkers receive thank-you from Children's Hospital for participating in the Jefferson Awards Foundation’s National LEAD 360 project.
The USW Jefferson Award winners are official!
Craig Bailey hosts annual motorcycle and poker runs to raise money for Camp Quality, an organization that provides camping experiences for children with cancer.
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USW Local 12L WOS, and Goodyear, Gadsden, Alabama through a joint effort...
This week, two outstanding members of Next Generation completed a disaster relief effort for the Louisiana floods called “Operation Helping Hands.”
Parents shopping for back to school supplies are faced with many choices when it comes to whether their children’s materials are made in the USA or imported from a foreign country.
USW Union Local 6992 in Tonawanda, NY, held its 2nd annual golf tournament benefiting Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Local businesses sponsored holes on the golf course and made donations.
USW Local Union 105 in Bettendorf, Iowa and its committees – Next Gen, Civil & Human Rights, SOAR 11-4 and Women of Steel – raffled off a quilt made from Steelworker and union-themed T-shirts to benefit local, homeless veterans.
USW members learned carpentry skills through an ICD course, building benches that will be donated to the Braddock community.
Woman of Steel from Texas Takes Top Volunteer Honor
This week, USW Jefferson Awards Foundation Champion volunteer, Priscilla Puente, is up to win an award as the nation’s top Jefferson Awards Champion volunteer for 2016 for outstanding community service.
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada convened during the International Executive Board meeting at Linden Hall, PA to be recognized for outstanding community service.
The USW Jefferson Award winners were honored at the Linden Hall in Dawson, PA. District 11 winner, Tammy Renzaglia was selected for her charity work with Local 6115's W.O.S who raised over $70,000 for breast and prostate cancer organizations.
The USW Jefferson Award winners were honored at the Linden Hall in Dawson, PA. District 9 winner, Kuyzendra Cobb was selected for her volunteer work with her church, the NAACP, Relay for Life and voter registration.
USW Jefferson Award winners are being honored tomorrow at Linden Hall, PA. Check out District 7's USW Cares story about a firefighter who continues to fight the aftermath of fire when it's already been put out.
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized at the International Executive Board meeting taking place in Dawson, PA. Check out District 6's winner!
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from the United States & Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place at Linden Hall, PA. Here's why District 5's winner is being honored!
Local 7687's Women of Steel committee is staying busy in the community, leading service efforts from stocking food pantries to picking up trash. Click here for more.
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place at Linden Hall, PA. Here's why District 4's winner is being honored!
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place at Linden Hall, PA. Here's why District 3's winner is being honored!
On Wed., June 1st, 14 USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized at the International Executive Board meeting taking place in Dawson, PA. Check out District 2's winner!
On Wednesday, June 1st, fourteen USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place at Linden Hall in Dawson, Pennsylvania.
On Wednesday, June 1st, fourteen USW Jefferson Award winners from all over the United States and Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place at Linden Hall in Dawson, Pennsylvania.
On June 1st, the Jefferson Awards Foundation and USW are recognizing 14 members for their dedication to community service at the International Executive Board meeting at Linden Hall. The USW is proud to honor these members with the prestigious award.
SOAR's Jeff Rains, nominated for his constant and impactful volunteer organizing, is a 2016 Jefferson Award winner. Winners from the US & Canada are convening to be recognized during the International Executive Board meeting taking place in June.
Steelworkers donated more than 2500 cases of water to the people of Flint, Michigan.
As National Volunteer Week kicks off, the union proudly announces its first-ever USW Cares Jefferson Awards winners. Click here for more.
Safety Advocate, Kina Repp, from Washington State, brought many of us to tears as she recounted her heart wrenching story of that tragic day in Alaska.
During the week before and including the week of Christmas, United Steelworkers Women of Steel Locals 1123 and 9187 joined with Snow Angels for a day of giving. Snow angels, is a relatively new group to the Canton, Ohio area.