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The winners of the NASWA 2006 Labor Market Information Communications - Publications Awards were announced during the closing ceremonies of the National LMI Directors Conference held October 10-13, 2006 in Little Rock. In this year's contest, NASWA received 83 entries from 25 states.

There were six categories for recognition. The categories and winners are:

Winner: "Construction in Wisconsin: An Industry Perspective and Career Poster"
The construction report provides a descriptive overview of the construction industry in Wisconsin. It is designed as an informational report for employers, Workforce Development Boards, Job Center partners, workers considering careers in the industry, and job seekers skilled in the construction trades.

• Ms. Bridget Brown, Executive Director, America's Career Resource Network Association (ACRNA)
• Mr. David Gibbons, Majority Clerk, Labor Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
• Ms. Linda Levine, Labor Economist, Congressional Research Service, Domestic Social Policy Division, Library of Congress
• Mr. Martin Simon, Program Director, Social, Economic and Workforce Program Division, National Governors Association (NGA)