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.
Winners for the 2019 USW Cares Jefferson Awards have been chosen from every district, SOAR, and USW staff. The highest scoring of these winners is named the USW Champion Volunteer.
International President Leo W. Gerard today urged state lawmakers to expand access to devices that allow children with disabilities to speak. Click here for more.
At the USW's ceremony last December honoring the 2018 USW Jefferson Award winners, Marc Scott, the USW 2018 Champion Volunteer from SOAR, was surprised with a donation of more than 200 young adult books for his program "Olivia's Books."
Local members and others raised money to support local families in the Ansonia, Conn., area. Click to read more.
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Local 9899 donated five turkeys to local restaurant that prepares a Thanksgiving meal for the less fortunate.
Steelworkers from Local 3657 helped tear down and clean up the NCJW’s back-to-school “store” where elementary students from pre-qualified families can shop for free clothes, school supplies, shoes, coats and more.
A retired member from Pa., who channeled his grief into good after his teenaged daughter died from liver cancer has won top honors from the Jefferson Awards Foundation, marking the third–straight year the union has taken a national prize.
A small group of representatives from Local 3657’s Women of Steel (WOS) committee today handed out more than 200 “blessing bags” filled with toiletries to those in need.
The United Steelworkers International Union and Highmark Health are being honored this week by the TEGNA Foundation with a national award for their “Make A Difference Day” project.
USW Local 2243 member Shawn Bresnahan spent a week in the Dominican Republic - not for vacation, but to make a difference. Click here for more.
