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.