Six Michigan Department of Human Services employees from around the state are winners of a "Star" award for their participation in the Weatherization Day Team.

"The DHS Weatherization Day Team organizes Michigan's Oct. 30 annual celebration," said Department of Human Services director Marianne Udow. "The event raises public awareness about the benefits of the weatherization program and how it can reduce energy bills by 25 percent each year."

Weatherization Day is officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 30.

The "Star" awards are given to DHS employees and teams from around the state for their good work, teamwork and providing quality service. The team members received their award alongside two other teams and five individual employees receiving award during a Feb. 27 event in Lansing.

Team members are:

• Diane Holley from Lansing.
• Marcia Ferris from St. Joseph.
• Russ Glasgow of Caro.
• Harvey Hansen from Battle Creek.
• Jim Smith of Manistee.
• Carol Maddox from Fowler.

The Star Award program is an annual employee recognition program started in 2007. Award winners were nominated by peers and/or managers and were selected through a regional process. For more information on the Department of Human Services go to www.michigan.gov/dhs