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In 1987, when Tom Green, a distinguished civic leader, former Vice President of Norton Company, and a founder of The Research Bureau passed away, we honored his memory by establishing the Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards for outstanding public servants. Since 1988, The Research Bureau has recognized over 100 “unsung heroes” in municipal government for their commitment to making Worcester and nearby communities better places to live and work.
2021 NOMINATION FORM
(Please return no later than Friday, March 26, 2021)
The Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards honor employees from city/town government, public school districts, and regional governmental agencies who have made outstanding contributions. The awards publicly recognize the efforts of public servants who illustrate:
- Exceptional competence and efficient handling of all assigned responsibilities
- Enthusiastic performance of tasks above and beyond the call of duty
- Cooperative, helpful, and friendly attitude toward the public and fellow employees
- Community involvement outside the scope of job-related responsibilities
Nominees should have a minimum of five years employment with the city/town government, school district, or regional governmental agency in Worcester County and should be actively employed at the time of the nomination. Department and division heads are not eligible for the award. Candidates nominated in previous years who did not receive the award may be re-nominated.
Please use the form below to submit your nomination, or download the PDF form here, and mail to: Worcester Regional Research Bureau, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609.
Thank you very much for your commitment to good government in Worcester County. If you have any questions about the Awards or the role of The Research Bureau, please see our website at www.wrrb.org or contact us at .
NOTE: More information, including past recipients, may be found at www.wrrb.org. This application may be referred to the nominee’s department head/supervisor for additional information and support.
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 | 2020 Thomas S. Green Public Service Award Recipients Announced | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards. | October 16, 2020 | events thomas-s-green-awards |
 | 2019 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards. | March 20, 2019 | events thomas-s-green-awards |
 | 2018 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards. | March 30, 2018 | events thomas-s-green-awards |
 | 2017 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau today announced the 2017 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | March 29, 2017 | events thomas-s-green-awards |
| 2016 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau today announced the 2016 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award. | March 21, 2016 | events thomas-s-green-awards | |
 | 2015 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards (March 25, 2015) | The Research Bureau celebrates the 2015 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards. | March 26, 2015 | events thomas-s-green-awards |
| 2015 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | The Worcester Regional Research Bureau today announced the 2015 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Award | February 16, 2015 | 2015 news thomas-s-green-awards |
 | 2014 Thomas S. Green Awards Ceremony (March 26, 2014) | Recipients: Sandra Borbone – Worcester Technical High School Kathleen Donovan – City of Worcester Inspectional Services Paula Harrity – Worcester Public Schools Jessica Jacques – City of Worcester Cable Services Julie Lynch – Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks Click here to download Event Program Booklet In the News: 5 Worcester employees to receive Thomas S. Green awards for public … | March 26, 2014 | thomas-s-green-awards |
 | 2013 Thomas S. Green Awards (March 21, 2013) | Recipients: Jenna Alimberti – Worcester Police Department Kevin Chviruk – Worcester Public Schools, Custodian Services CDR. Michael C. Masley, Jr. USN.RET. – Oxford High School Patricia Ryan – Worcester Public Schools In the News: Public servants feted at Green Awards Thomas S. Green Public Service … | March 21, 2013 | thomas-s-green-awards |
| 2012 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards (March 15, 2012) | Recipients: Donna Derrico-Sands – Worcester DPWP Lt. Annmarie Picket – Worcester Fire Department Jack Navin – Custodial Management, Worcester Public Schools Sgt. Jose Dingui – Southbridge Police … | March 15, 2012 | thomas-s-green-awards | |
| 2011 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards (March 31, 2011) | Recipients: Ronald K. Brown – Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks Louise Clarke – Worcester Public Schools John F. Mahan – Worcester Police … | March 31, 2011 | thomas-s-green-awards | |
| 2010 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards (March 31, 2010) | Recipients Brian Breveleri – Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks Donald Brown – Worcester Public Schools Ellen Dalbeck – Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks Edward J. McGuinn – Worcester Police Department Judith Sikes – Holden Town Manager’s … | March 31, 2010 | thomas-s-green-awards | |
| 2008 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards (Sept. 24, 2008) | Recipients Maureen Binienda – Worcester Public Schools Donna Haran – Worcester Public Schools Cindy Ide – Town of Grafton Edmund Kochling – Department of Public … | September 24, 2008 | thomas-s-green-awards |