Edith Suttles Recognized as Volunteer of the Year by Michigan Works! Association

LANSING, MI (Sep 14, 2021) – The Michigan Works! Association recently honored Edith Suttles, owner of Diversified Environmental Services, for her dedication to the growth and promotion of Michigan Works!. Named the Michigan Works! Association 2021 Volunteer of the Year, Suttles received the award during the association’s annual conference.

“Edith’s passion and dedication to serving her local Michigan Works! workforce development board coupled with her tireless assistance and encouragement of young people in her community make her the perfect choice for this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award,” said Ryan Hundt, chief executive officer of the Michigan Works! Association.

Raised in Akron, Ohio where she earned a degree in education at the University of Akron, Suttles moved to the Lansing area in 1973. She had a passion for teaching and was a substitute teacher prior to becoming a stay-at-home parent. Recognizing the importance of being involved as a parent, Suttles’ commitment to education shifted from being in the classroom to serving on the Waverly School Board.

Suttles was nominated for Volunteer of the Year by Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!).

“Edith served on the Waverly School Board for 20 years, as well as on the board of the Junior League of Lansing, the CAMW! Workforce Development Board and in various iterations of the CAMW! Career Advisory Council (CEAC),” said Carrie Rosingana, chief executive officer of CAMW!. “Edith is one of our longest-standing board and CEAC members. Her passion to serve as a voice for youth and education has been at the forefront of her efforts. Edith has been a tireless supporter of CAMW!, the T3 Council, and the Michigan Works! agencies as a whole throughout her service. She is one of the first members to volunteer to help with a new project, she consistently gives of her time to provide input and feedback, and she continually supports the agency and her board peers through her direction and guidance. Edith’s voice, input, and leadership have made CAMW! a stronger agency, and we are fortunate to be able to nominate her for this recognition.”

Suttles said she is honored to receive this award.

“As a high school student, on January 21, 1961, I heard President John F. Kennedy challenge the youth of America in his inauguration speech,” said Suttles. “He said, ‘ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.’ Those words have echoed in my heart throughout my life as I have tried to be of service to my family, church, community, and organizations like the Michigan Works! Association. I am honored and grateful to be recognized as the Association’s 2021 Michigan Works! Association Volunteer of the Year. Thank you!”