Volunteer Awards

 THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

    Every day people in the Midlands are reaching out a hand to help their neighbors who need it the most and those people that give their time, talents and energy rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their genuine dedication to making the community a better place. 
    One time a year, United Way of the Midlands recognizes a few outstanding citizens who have been instrumental in improving the lives of people in the Midlands through volunteerism. A total of ten awards are given in three separate categories—one Alyce Kemp DeWitt award, four LIVE UNITED awards and five Community Impact awards.
    On April 23, 2009 United Way of the Midlands recognized 10 outstanding volunteers at an intimate after-work ceremony at the Inn at USC. The Keenan High School Jazz Band provided entertainment for the event and The Happy Cookers and Chocolate Nirvana supplied the  for the event
2008 Volunteer Award Winners: 
  • Alyce Kemp Dewitt Award: Judy Davis
  • Community Impact Awards
      • 1.)   Wes Furgess, LRADAC
      2.)    James DuBose, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
      3.)   Volunteers of the Children's Dental Clinic
      4.)   Rosa Alicea, Family Service Center of SC
      5.)   City of Columbia Fire Department
  • LIVE UNITED Awards
      • 1.)    Jim Lehman, Nelson Mullins
      2.)    Young Leaders Society (YLS), United Way of the Midlands
      3.)    Melbourne Stebbins, Department of Commerce 
      4.)    Donna Northam, Colonial Life