Never Quit Archive

December 17, 2024

Always on the lookout, Louisville plumber leader assistant is Never Quit winner

Andrea Belden, a metering plumber leader assistant in Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of AFSCME Council 962, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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December 06, 2024

Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment

ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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November 22, 2024

Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her

Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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November 15, 2024

New York state corrections superintendent is latest Never Quit winner

Ronald Walsh, a corrections superintendent in Schenectady County, N.Y., and member of AFSCME Council 82, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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November 08, 2024

For Never Quit winner, patching a pothole is a labor of love

Kenton Perry, a crew chief for pothole patching in Oklahoma City and a member of AFSCME Local 2406, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 31, 2024

Nebraska Never Quit winner helps protect her community’s history

Diane Laffin, an architectural historian for the Nebraska State Historical Society and an AFSCME member, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 24, 2024

His job can be a little scary, but this Texan cave specialist never quits

Colin Strickland, a cave specialist for the City of Austin, Texas, and a member of AFSCME Local 1624, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 18, 2024

Never Quit winner is Rhode Island public service worker who likes to empower others

Rhode Island member Stacy Smith is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 11, 2024

Golden Gate Bridge painters are winners of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award

Joe De Gier and Javier Chavez, who work at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and are members of AFSCME Council 57, received our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 04, 2024

New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award

Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 01, 2024

A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: To help people

Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester.

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September 27, 2024

Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award

Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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September 09, 2024

Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’

Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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August 28, 2024

Oregon mental health specialist is Never Quit Service Award winner

Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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July 02, 2024

Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life

Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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May 28, 2024

At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers

Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine.

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April 29, 2024

Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone

In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl.

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March 25, 2024

Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit awards for rescuing tornado victims

AFSCME Florida members Heath Schmidt and Paul Tucker, who are both critical care paramedics, are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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March 11, 2024

Helping some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable, Never Quit winner embodies can-do spirit

Mary Akimo-Lu’uwai, who works for the Hawaii Department of Health, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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February 27, 2024

Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives

Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world

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February 12, 2024

In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths

Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home.

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January 26, 2024

Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb

Amy Coonce is a horticulture instructor at the minimum-security Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois.

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January 08, 2024

With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers

With 27 years’ experience under her belt, psychiatric hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn helps new employees learn the ropes.

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December 18, 2023

Never Quit winner is Miami waste collector who ‘takes the extra time’ to serve residents

Robert Dyer, a waste collector for the city of Miami who is a member of Local 871 (AFSCME Florida), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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November 13, 2023

At a Texas prison, a ‘drill instructor’ sergeant motivates, inspires rookies

Learn how Sgt. Christina Williams, a member of AFSCME Texas Corrections, motivates new corrections officers.

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November 02, 2023

Daring boat rescue shows Connecticut police officers’ commitment to public safety

Boat rescue highlights Connecticut police officers’ commitment to serving their community.

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October 26, 2023

Her mission is to make life safer for victims of domestic violence

Kirsha Haverlah, a member of AFSCME Local 1624 in Travis County, Texas, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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October 16, 2023

Massachusetts park rangers win Never Quit award for heroic response to State House fire

Four Massachusetts park rangers who responded heroically to a fire at the State House are the latest winners of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

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September 27, 2023

An L.A. native’s calling: helping others find their path to service

Melissa York, our latest Never Quit winner, thrives on creating service opportunities for L.A.’s Jewish community.

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September 21, 2023

A Never Quit winner realizes his dream of honoring Native Americans

Never Quit winner Charles Smith, Jr. has fulfilled his dream of honoring Rhode Island Native American veterans.

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