Legislator(s) of the Year

Recognizes a state lawmaker(s) who has shown by deed, actions and accomplishment the steadfast advocacy of Michigan Works! and/or a Michigan Works! Agency (i.e., support of program funding, sponsored new legislation, excelled in grassroots advocacy, demonstrated leadership in advancing public policy goals, etc).

2023 Winners:

U.S. Senator Gary Peters
State Representative Will Snyder
State Senator Mary Cavanagh

The Michigan Works! Association honored U.S. Senator Gary Peters, State Representative Will Snyder, and State Senator Mary Cavanagh as its 2023 Legislators of the Year for their advocacy and support for workforce development and the Michigan Works! system.