2025 Volunteer appreciation awards luncheon

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2026 Volunteer appreciation awards luncheon

Award Winner Toolkit

Congratulations on receiving an award at United Way of the Midlands' Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon.

Your impact deserves to be celebrated, and we’re thrilled to showcase your care for our community.

Award Winner Resources

Partner with us and showcase your caring spirit and commitment to our community.

This toolkit includes graphics, copy and social media tips so you can share this honor with your community, inspire others to give back – and help raise awareness for the causes that you care about.

How to share your story

Social Media is a powerful way to celebrate your impact and spread awareness for the causes you care about the most.

You can inspire others to get involved by sharing your custom graphic or LinkedIn badge along with a message on your personal and professional account.

And don’t forget to tag us and use our hashtag.

Thank you for making our metro #ThatKindofTown

How to tag us

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Follow United Way Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Youtube to stay informed on how you are making a difference in our community and more ways to get involved.

Follow United Way

Use #ThatKindofTown on social media, and we will do our best to cross promote your efforts to our channels!

2026 Volunteer Appreciation Award Winners

Campaign Volunteer of the Year:

Abby Manley, Pacific Life

Days of Service Volunteer of the Year:

Ali john, Werner

New Volunteer of the Year:

Brooke Mcalpin, Cornerstone Staffing

Good on the Go Volunteer of the Year:

Sara Meis, Goosmann Law Firm

Commitment to Excellence Volunteer of the Year:

Greg Schilling, FNBO

Leadership in Action Volunteer of the Year:

Chuck Walls, NALC Branch 5

Community Impact Volunteer of the Year:

Kay Doyle, OUI Coaching and Consulting

Rising Star Volunteer of the Year:

Jdon Norland, Quiktrip