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coming home black from carbon brick or with bloody hands from cuts on steel. But he loves being one of the few who keep us in cars, trucks and anything else made from steel."
Every entry essay was reviewed and then judged by a selection committee in Fort Worth, Texas. The essays were judged based on sincerity (33%), the nominee's level of dedication to his or her job (33%) and the extent to which the nominee represented the spirit of the American worker (33%).
The finalists were announced on June 24 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Bildstein is up against Lance Beto, 42, an electrical lineman in Helena, Mont.; Janet Buras, 49, an elementary school principal in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; Chris Davidson, 36, a professional mountain bike team mechanic from Salt Lake City, Utah; and Jeremy Gianzero, 26, an ER nurse and mechanic in Colorado Springs, Colo.
"These five people are truly inspirational in their work ethic and love for their families, communities and country," said Jon Ragsdale, vice president of marketing for Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co. "Dickies is thrilled to recognize hardworking, everyday Americans who are the backbone of our nation."
These five people are truly inspirational in their work ethic and love for their families, communities and country. John Ragsdale, Vice president of marketing for Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co.
Anyone can visit www.workeroftheyear.com through Oct. 7 to vote for one of the five contestants. The website contains videos of each finalist, along with personal bios and photographs. The winner of the AWOTY award will receive a brand new 2007 Ford F-150 truck, equipped with a special suspension by Fab Tech, along with a custom-painted BMC Chopper, an "Ultimate Grill Setup" from Johnsonville Brats, boots from Rocky Boot and a VIP stay at the Mandalay Bay for the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.
For more information, visit www.workeroftheyear.com.
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