2024 Morris Brody Award for Excellence

We are thrilled to announce Tyrrell Best as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Morris Brody Award for Excellence. Each year, the Foundation Board and ECVC Leadership proudly present this award to a staff member who exemplifies outstanding service in advancing ECVC’s mission.

Tyrrell’s selection was unanimous, with multiple nominations highlighting his exceptional contributions. Known for his ever-present smile and unwaveringly positive attitude, Tyrrell approaches every task with enthusiasm, dedication, and a spirit of teamwork that inspires those around him.

A true cornerstone of ECVC’s operations, Tyrrell’s versatility has been instrumental in supporting multiple departments. From his tireless work in maintenance, where he drove ECVC’s box truck to deliver products to local customers, to his recent role in the receiving department operating a forklift and managing warehouse logistics, Tyrrell’s contributions ensure smooth workflows across the organization.

One nominator aptly described Tyrrell as “the embodiment of ECVC’s core values,” noting that his optimism and humility are both contagious and uplifting. His coworkers also commend his unmatched professionalism, highlighting his thoughtful approach to scheduling vacation time to minimize disruptions for the team.

For his extraordinary dedication, positive attitude, and alignment with ECVC’s core values, Tyrrell Best truly deserves the honor of the 2024 Morris Brody Award for Excellence. Congratulations, Tyrrell, on this well-earned recognition!

Morris Brody Award for Excellence

The ECVC Foundation Board established the Morris Brody Award for Excellence in 2011 to pay tribute to the legacy and memory of Mr. Morris Brody, who founded the Board in 1985. Mr. Brody had a vision of excellence for the operation and activities of ECVC, which he believed could only be achieved through the superior performance of ECVC’s employees. He established the ECVC Foundation Awards Program to encourage and reward outstanding employee performance and provide staff training opportunities.

The Board acknowledges the success and influence of Mr. Brody’s Foundation Awards program as evidenced by the outstanding accomplishments of ECVC. Year after year, ECVC has won acclaim and received numerous local and national awards and recognitions for achieving great success with all its diverse programs. ECVC has helped thousands of persons with disabilities who are now happy, productive employees and citizens.

The “Morris Brody Award for Distinguished Service” is awarded to a staff member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership on behalf of ECVC’s mission to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities.