Gov. Kim Reynolds is encouraging Iowans to make nominations for the seventh annual Iowa Job Honor Awards, which recognize individuals who overcome significant barriers to employment to build a better life as well as the employers who hire them. Nationally, millions of working-age adults do not participate in the workforce due to barriers such as a criminal record, disability, drug and alcohol addiction, immigration challenges, homelessness, illiteracy, or a background of poverty. The awards ceremony will be held virtually in December. Nominations are due Sept. 30 and can be submitted at www.jobhonor.org.