New! 2025 Employee & Volunteer Award

Nominate Your Star Employee or Volunteer! (Ages 14-21)

Do you have a young employee or volunteer (ages 14–21) who goes above and beyond? Recognize their dedication with the Employee of the Year or Volunteer of the Year award!

Why Nominate?

✔ Show appreciation & boost morale
✔ Highlight your business’s commitment to youth development
✔ Celebrate excellence in the workplace and inspire the next generation of new hires by highlighting what it takes. 

Eligibility

Employees and volunteers aged 14–21, hired or recruited in the last year through HIREDuxbury or HIREDuxbury.org job/volunteer portal. 

What we look for:

  • Dependability & Work Ethic – Reliable, proactive, and accountable
  • Customer Service – Friendly, helpful, and professional
  • Teamwork & Collaboration – Works well with others, communicates effectively
  • Personal Growth & Initiative – Improves skills, takes on new challenges
  • Positive Attitude & Leadership – Encourages peers, leads by example

How to Nominate

Complete the Employee of the Year nomination form or the Volunteer of the Year nomination form by Wednesday, March 5th with nominee’s name & role, examples of excellence in the criteria above and a  short statement on why they deserve the award. 

Award Recognition

All nominations will be honored at HIREDuxbury on Thursday, March 13th, 6:00 PM @ DHS Presentation Hall. The Employee and Volunteer of the Year winners will be announced. The employee of the year will receive $200 and the Volunteer of the Year will receive $100, along with recognition of social media and communications. 

Nominate today! Email admin@duxburystudentunion.org for additional information and sponsorship opportunities.