Tyrrell Best

Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (ECVC, Inc.)

Tyrrell Best is nominated for the William M. Usdane Award. Best has served in multiple roles at Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. in Greenville, North Carolina. He has mastered the responsibilities as a maintenance technician, delivery driver, forklift driver, and receiving clerk, and earned the trust of supervisors to do the work safely and correctly. Best was selected for the Department of Labor's Maintenance System Technology Apprenticeship program, where he gained hands-on experience with advanced equipment while completing coursework at Pitt Community College. Among his many skills, he stands out the most for his attitude. Coworkers say he lifts the mood during long shifts and makes the work feel more manageable. Best greets every person by name each time he sees them, from the CEO to the summer intern, making them feel seen, valued, and respected. Each time a leader thanks him for his contributions, his heartfelt response is always the same: "Thank you for the opportunity."