For the last year, we’ve heard a lot about “essential workers” and seen a lot of signs and banners thanking them (they’d probably prefer a raise).
Local fashion maven Jackie Bertolette, publisher of HauteOhio.com magazine, has started a Gratitude Public Service campaign that has actual prizes attached.
How can you honor an extraordinary Essential Worker you know or met during the past year of the Covid19 Virus? She’s inviting people to nominate front-line workers in 11 categories to win prizes and services worth up to $10,000. The categories are Medical Front lines (direct patient care, Medical Backline (no direct patient care), First Responders/Military, Manufacturing, Grocery/Gas station, Direct Delivery, Cargo Transportation, Kind Samaritan, Incredible Kid, Service Dog/Caregiver/Foster.
There’ll be one winner in each category as well as a grand prizewinner. Learn more and nominate someone you know at hauteohio.com/gratitudeguild Deadline is February 14; winners will be announced on February 20.