Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and nurses have been recognized (rightfully so) for the enormous sacrifices they've made amid an international crisis to ensure the health and safety of us all. However, there are many heroes behind the scenes upholding society's most critical necessities that allow us to continue living relatively normal lives in these uncertain times. The newly coined term "essential worker" has most typically been reserved for healthcare workers, but who are the other essential workers keeping us afloat? Take a look below at some of the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic that we should all be giving our gratitude.