Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award
2010 Alyce Kemp Dewitt Winner ~ Mark Brannock, Publix
Mark Brannock, a
former manager of the Lexington Publix and current manager of the Vista Publix,
was recognized with United Way of the Midlands’ most prestigious volunteer
honor, the
Alyce Kemp Dewitt Award, which is awarded annually to a United Way
of the Midlands volunteer who has exhibited exemplary leadership and dedication
to the community.
Brannock has not only led his associates in major contributions to United Way but has also been involved in volunteering with every United Way Day of Action. He encourages his employees to follow his lead, and as a group they have participated in Family Day at the Park and helped with the construction of the Arthurtown Child Development Center. Brannock has even helped organize his own special events, including a Publix basketball tournament with proceeds benefitting United Way.
“Not only is Publix Super Markets a tremendous corporate partner, but Mark Brannock has gotten involved in a leadership role within United Way as well,” said Kathy Hill, United Way of the Midlands Senior Campaign Director. “He has served on multiple councils for United Way and is currently serving on the Education Council, assisting us with making funding and programmatic decisions around our school success initiatives.”
In 1994, the Beacon of Hope Award was created to recognize a volunteer serving the United Way of the Midlands. Alyce Kemp DeWitt was the first recipient of the Beacon of Hope award in recognition of her commitment to the Speakers Bureau. DeWitt made more than 300 presentations to civic and employee groups during 1994. In 1995, the award was renamed the "Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award" to recognize a volunteer whose creativity and passion have made a measurable impact.
