8 West Michigan frontline workers honored for going ‘above and beyond’ Updated Apr 19, 2021; Facebook Share GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- West Michigan Works! has named eight people as winners of an annual award to recognize workers who go “above and beyond” and show integrity, passion and commitment for their jobs. West Michigan Works! on Monday, April 19 announced the winners of the Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Awards. The winners were recognized at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids annual meeting this month, held virtually this year, and given a $100 Meijer gift card. --Carol Lyman, senior administrative assistant, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital