FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2021
United Way Presents Awards for Virtual Volunteer Thank You Week Feb. 15-19
Awards and recognition featured on United Way’s social media
MANKATO—Greater Mankato Area United Way is recognizing volunteers and presenting awards during its virtual Volunteer Thank You Week February 15 through 19.
Normally held as a luncheon and awards presentation, the event is instead a weeklong virtual celebration of the organization’s volunteers from the past year.
The public is invited to visit Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Facebook [@GMAUW] and Instagram [@GMAUnitedWay] pages throughout the week for video highlights, interviews and awards recognizing standout volunteers, all hosted by 2021 campaign chair Jessica Blais and United Way CEO Barb Kaus.
United Way’s virtual Volunteer Thank You Week is sponsored by Alpha Media.
2021 Greater Mankato Area United Way Volunteer Awards
United Way 2021 Campaign Chair:
Jessica Blais, Alpha Media
Volunteer of the Year Award:
Steve Weisbecker, Lloyd Management
Community Impact Volunteer Award:
Eric Boelter, Community Bank Community
Champion Award:
Kate Cox, Project for Teens
Nate Erickson, Ophthalmology Associates
Partner Agency Champion Award:
Jenny Stratton, Connecting Kids
Employee Campaign Leader of the Year Award:
Private Sector – Rick Sellner, Dotson Iron Castings
Public Sector – Justin Neumann, Mankato Department of Public Safety
Regional Sector – Bill Gronseth, St. Peter Public Schools
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Contact:
Laura Murray
LauraM@mankatounitedway.org
507-345-4551