Nye Lubricants Inc. of Fairhaven, MA was awarded the prestigious "Above
and Beyond" Award for their support and encouragement of their military
employees.
Nominated by SSG Linda Gouveia, a research scientist employed at Nye,
and a mobilized member of the National Guard, they were noted for providing
continued benefits during SSG Gouveia's deployment, sent her monthly newsletters
and publications, sent her a banner showing their support, allowed her to
voluntarily extend her deployment when told her services were needed, offered to
pay shipping costs of all packages sent to her by her family, sent encouraging
e-mails and generally made her feel good about her service.
On had for the presentation was CEO and President George Mock III, SSG
Gouveia, and numerous Nye employees. Making the presentation on behalf of Mass
ESGR was Dave St. Germain. Nye Lubricants has been nominated for this years
Freedom Award.