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United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) recently wrapped up our annual fundraising campaign. Funds raised are invested into local programs that align to one of our five priority areas: health, education, financial stability, hunger and safety & well-being. Often times, our support is “behind the scenes” in local programs that are making a difference in our communities. Just like a theater production or the engine of a car, there are a lot of things at work that aren’t always visible but necessary to keep things moving.
On behalf of our board and staff, we’d like to sincerely thank our donors for your support of our mission to improve lives and strengthen our communities. Because of the generosity of many, our mission is possible!
The following awards were recently acknowledged in a special video on our Facebook page and website.
Awards of Distinction:
•Spirit of Caring Award: Western Equipment Finance received this award because they’ve demonstrated both corporate and employee commitment to UWSWMN. They’ve volunteered to help with Fun in the Sun kits and bagging groceries at Hy-Vee, while also informing employees about how organizations like ours work to make a difference in southwest Minnesota.
•Community Spirit Award: Precision Marketing was presented with this award due to their year round support in creating high quality and creative billboard designs that help us to promote our events, programs, and campaign happenings to the area.
•Campaign Ambassador of the Year: Stacy Neubeck, Avera was presented with this award for her exceptional leadership and encouragement of employee participation across multiple Avera locations throughout our service area.
•Rising Star Award; Ag Plus Cooperative was presented with this award for their enthusiasm and creativity in hosting an annual chili/soup cook off at three of their locations while engaging their staff to support the work of UWSWMN.
Workplace Campaign Awards of Excellence:
•Inaugural Award (First campaign held in 2021): Western Equipment Finance
•Outstanding Citizenship Award (15%+ increase in employee giving): Ag Plus Cooperative, Avera, Daktronics, Lockwood Motors/ABRA/Shine Center, North Star Mutual Insurance Company, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Royal Tire, Sanford Tracy/Westbrook Medical Center and Xcel Energy
•Bronze Award (50-64% employees pledging): North Star Mutual Insurance Company
•Silver Award (65-89% employees pledging): Bremer Bank and Minnwest Bank
•Gold Award (90-100% employees pledging): Great Western Bank, Marco, Royal Tire and United Way of Southwest Minnesota
To see our Year in Review publication, please visit: UnitedWaySWMN.org/PA.
Thank you for supporting Every Person in Every Community, Every Day of the Year.