AWARDS
The prestigious Spirit United Award recognizes and celebrates companies that exhibit exemplary volunteer, resource and financial support for United Way's mission and priorities. Spirit United Award finalists were also required to be recipients of the Company that Cares Award for at least the past three consecutive years.
Congratulations to the following companies for being named Spirit United Award finalists! The winner will be announced at today's Annual Celebration.
Corteva Agriscience
MDwise
J.C. Hart
Duke Energy
Exceptional Nonprofit Executive of the Year
This award honors a community partner who exemplifies leadership in, and a commitment to, the nonprofit sector. Thank you!
Kendra Nowell, Chief Executive Officer, Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE)
Forever United Network Member of the Year This award recognizes a person who gives generously of their time, talent and treasure within one of United Way's Forever United Network groups. Thank you!
Ellie Hall
2024 Exceptional Executive Nominees
This award recognizes a premier executive who championed United Way engagement and giving. Thank you! Eric Dozier- Eli Lilly and Company
Jim Roe-Arlington/Roe
Kevin Pahud-Forvis Mazars
Paul Rothwell- Onebridge
Richard Hester-Indiana Business Advisors
Shelly Langona-RJE Business Interiors
Lance Chrisman-Elevance
2024 Exceptional Engagement Coordinator Nominees
This award recognizes a premier engagement coordinator for their efforts with employee giving and engagement in their company. Thank you!
Nicole Chase-Eli Lilly and Company
Suzanne Harris -National Bank of Indianapolis
Ana Canas, Sara Walker-CICP
Dr. Dana Altemeyer-MSD of Lawrence Township
Rachel Maxey-MDwise
Anye Carson-MDwise
2024 Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes a premier volunteer in our community that goes above and beyond with their service. Thank you!
Richard "Dick" Hester
2024 ReadUP Volunteer of the Year
The ReadUP Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates the dedication and hard work of exceptional ReadUP volunteers who contribute to the success of the program and the academic progress of their students.
Duane Hanrahan
Janet Wuellner
Kathy Willis
Leigh Harris
2024 Outstanding ReadUP Volunteer of the Year
The Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who demonstrates a high impact in their service and goes above and beyond to contribute to the success of the program.
Kevin Gara
