Please join the NJ Work Environment Council (WEC) on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 7:00 PM for our Annual Awards Ceremony, to be held virtually.

This year we honor the following individuals and organization who we consider heroes for their outstanding work during COVID-19:

• Ellie Barbarash, Education/H&S Coordinator, Health Professionals and Allied Employees
• Debbie Berkowitz, Worker H&S Program Director, National Employment Law Project
• Todd Vachon, Director, Rutgers LEARN
• Protect NJ Workers Coalition
• Wind of the Spirit Training Team

We will also recognize one outstanding new leader with our Adrienne Markowitz Rising Star Award:

• Nikki Baker, Instructional Assistant at Dale Avenue School in Paterson and Educational Support Professional chair for the Paterson Education Association

We hope you will join us in celebrating the achievements of our honorees by either sponsoring the event, placing an ad in the digital journal and/or purchasing tickets. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and highlighted issues WEC has worked to address for decades. In light of the challenges and opportunities ahead of us with combating the pandemic, addressing climate change and creating a more just economy for everyone in New Jersey, WEC must count on the generosity of our members to help fund our work. Please join us in recognizing our honorees for their vital work and help make this our most successful annual fundraiser ever!

Thank you for your kind consideration of this request and for your continued partnership.

In Solidarity,

Jim Young
President

Debra Coyle McFadden
Executive Director