Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award

2008 Alyce Kemp Dewitt Winner~ Ms. Judy Davis, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

     Judy Davis is the epitome of an outstanding volunteer.  Over the past four years she has given abundantly of her time, energy, and resources to promote United Way and its mission in the midlands. 
    She stepped into the Campaign Chair position one year earlier than expected when the current chair was promoted to Charlotte. Despite a late start, she recruited 160 volunteers (representing a 345% increase over the prior year) she and her team who raised a record $10.9 million dollars to support the work of United Way and its partners. 
    In that same year, she was recognized by the Association of Fund Raising Professionals as the Volunteer Fund Raiser of the year. She then became Chair of the Board of directors and led the organization during a critical time of rebuilding and change. 
    Currently, she is working with United Way's Community Impact Department to help establish funding priorities and to direct funds targeted at community programs.
  "Judy has many gifts that she uses effectively as a leader, motivator and promoter, said Mac Bennett, United Way of the Midlands President & CEO.  "United Way has benefitted immeasurably from her commitment and dedication to the organization and our community."
    Davis is still a young woman and has already made her mark both professionally and as a community volunteer and because of her hard work, the Midlands is a better place for everyone to live, work and play.  

 
See pictures from the Volunteer Award Ceremony on April 23, 2009.
 

About the Alyce Kemp DeWitt award
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.

CRITERIA: The nominee must have volunteered for the United Way of the Midlands for a minimum of four years. The nominee's volunteer service must have made a measurable impact on the United Way of the Midlands. The nominee must have volunteered in 2007. The nominee cannot be a winner in any other category.