LIVE UNITED Volunteer Awards

 What is a LIVE UNITED Award?
    Even if you are aware that United Way of America recently launched its LIVE UNITED campaign, you may still be wondering what it means to actually "LIVE UNITED." It's a credo. A mission. A goal. But more, it is a command. To give, advocate and volunteer in order to improve the lives of everyone.
    LIVE UNITED Awards were presented to three outstanding volunteers at an after-work ceremony on April 22, 2010, who not only understand what it means to Live United, but demonstrate it every day.
    The nominees for the United Way of the Midlands LIVE UNITED Volunteer Awards are volunteers (group or individual) that have dedicated themselves to service throughout the year and helped promote the spirit of volunteerism in the community through service to the United Way of the Midlands.  Each of the winners contributed to the community in a different capacity, but all were selected for the tremendous dedication and assistance in advancing United Way of the Midlands' mission of improving lives by making lasting changes.

 2009 LIVE UNITED Award Winners:

Patrice Green joined United Way in 2007 when she was elected to the Families, Individuals, and Children Council, and has since become an integral part of the United Way family. In 2010, Green not only held a position on the UWM Board of Directors but also served on the Success by Six Committee, Education Council, Certification Committee and Community Impact Committee. She played a major role in UWM’s engagement with the Eau Claire Promise Zone, recognizing the zone’s potential and developing peer networks and training opportunities among childcare providers to improve early care for children.

Stacey Atkinson currently serves on the UWM Community Impact Council and Public Policy Council. Atkinson’s extensive involvement with Women in Philanthropy since 2003 has led to the improvement of the organization’s structure and an increase in WIP’s impact on the community. Her dedication to improving the lives of at-risk youth is demonstrated by her work for over 30 years in Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Corrections.

 
Congratulations to all of our deserving LIVE UNITED volunteer award recipients!
The Criteria for the LIVE UNITED Volunteer Awards are as follows:
The nominee must have volunteered for United Way of the Midlands, may not be a winner in any other category, and the nominee's volunteer hours must have been served in 2009.