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John Hess was among 31 Pennsylvania workers recently honored for the exceptional character they demonstrate in living and coping with disabilities, particularly in the workplace.
According to a news release, UniqueSource Products and Services celebrated the winner and nominees from across the state during the annual Achievement Awards ceremony and banquet held at the Harrisburg Hilton.
Hess works at MaxWorx, a division of Hope Enterprises Inc., as a photo licensed technician and is a production worker at the Reach Road facility. Hess was honored for going above and beyond in his duties at work and always willing to lend a helping hand to his co-workers.
Hess was presented with an award plaque and cash prize.
"I am honored and grateful. It is not every day a person gets recognized for this," he said, according to the news release.
"We are thankful for the thirty-one awardees who we celebrate tonight," said Lisa Biggica, president and CEO of UniqueSource, according to the news release.
UniqueSource Products & Services is a membership-based organization with 53 members that focus on employment for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. For more information visit www.uniquesource.com. For more information about MaxWorx, visit www.MaxWorx.org.