Mid-Michigan workforce leader receives statewide leadership award from Michigan Works! Association

Lansing, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Capital Area Michigan Works! Chief Financial Officer Becky Powers was honored last week with the Christine Quinn Excellence in Leadership Award by the Michigan Works! Association.

“Becky’s dedication, mentorship and lifelong leadership in the Michigan Works! system embodies exactly the kind of leadership this award and its namesake stand for,” said Michigan Works! Association CEO Ryan Hundt. “Her extraordinary influence on our network over the past 40 years is immeasurable and we are proud to recognize her impact with this award.”

Powers, a seasoned workforce development professional, has served an impressive 40 years at Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), where she has held several roles, including her current role of CFO for nearly 25 years. She is often described as being the heartbeat of the team, steady, reliable and resilient. Throughout her career, she has served as a mentor and resource to countless financial professionals across the Michigan Works! network, sharing her guidance and expertise in fiscal management, policy development and audit preparedness.

“Becky is not only a pillar of CAMW! and trusted partner, she’s a singular example of workforce development at work — earning three degrees during her time with the agency and advancing from accounting assistant all the way to CFO,” said CAMW! CEO Carrie Rosingana. “Her knowledge and expertise have been nothing short of priceless, and her incredible tenure will leave an impression that will last for decades to come.”

The award is named in memory of Christine Quinn, a workforce development leader who passed away in 2020, who was a champion in the U.S. Department of Labor and a longtime advocate of the Michigan Works! system.

The award was presented at the association’s annual conference in Kalamazoo.