2025 Volunteer appreciation awards luncheon

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2026 Volunteer appreciation awards luncheon

Please join us for this event as we recognize and celebrate the volunteers whose thoughtful leadership and hard work have played a significant role in strengthening our community. Volunteers play an essential role in helping United Way of the Midlands support our many nonprofit partners, and we are so grateful for the time they share to help make such a meaningful impact.

event details:

Thursday, April 9

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Founders One Nine

1915 Jackson Street
Omaha, Nebraska
dress code: business attire

For questions about the event, please contact Sarah McMahon at smcmahon@uwmidlands.org.

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

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Sponsorship packages include company logo on event materials, recognition on the event website, social media shoutouts and more!

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Individual event tickets available for $45.

Honoree Recognition available for $250.

Share a special message to celebrate an honoree! Messages will be featured in the looping slides during the event.

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2026 Volunteer Appreciation Award Winners

Community Impact Volunteer of the Year:

Kay Doyle, Oui Coaching & Consulting

Campaign Volunteer of the Year:

Abby Manley, Pacific Life Insurance Company

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, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 5

Legacy of Service Volunteer of the Year:

Ray Stoupa, Creighton University

RISING STAR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

JDon Norland, QuikTrip