Originally Published: January 3, 2023
United Way of the Midlands: 2022 Annual Meeting JAN/FEB 2023
When: October 21, 2022
Where: Hilton Omaha Downtown
Why: Opportunity for UWM to celebrate the organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our community and help build a stronger tomorrow for our neighbors in the metro area.
Special Guests: Nebraska Commissioner of Labor John Albin, State Senator Brett Lindstrom, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and Omaha Councilman Danny Begley
Catered by: Hilton Omaha
Multimedia/Rentals by: Hilton Omaha
Attendance: 620-plus
Event Summary: More than 620 people representing local businesses and nonprofit agencies attended UWM’s sold-out Annual Meeting at the Hilton Omaha. During the event, Shawna Forsberg, UWM president and CEO, showcased 100 years of UWM giving back and how the organization is looking forward. Also, nine organizations were highlighted for their generous support with the 2021 Campaign Recognition Awards, and Julie and Lance Fritz were honored as UWM’s “Citizens of the Year.”
For more information: (402) 342-8232 or www.unitedwaymidlands.org
Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Union Pacific and Scoular; Supporting Sponsors: Security National Bank, Holland Basham Architects, Lindsay Corporation, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center; Community Sponsors: Ag Processing Inc., American National Bank, Merrill – Korkow & Associates, Cobalt Credit Union, Mutual of Omaha, Bank of America, Facebook, Nebraska Medicine, FNBO, Nebraska Total Care, Hudl, Lincoln Financial Group and Zachry.