{"id":114005,"date":"2022-10-06T22:47:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T02:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114005"},"modified":"2022-10-06T22:47:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T02:47:19","slug":"women-united-honors-laurie-hackett-of-air-products-as-the-2022-betsy-torrence-philanthropist-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114005","title":{"rendered":"Women United Honors Laurie Hackett of Air Products as the 2022 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Members will present Hackett\u2019s award at the group\u2019s annual event Women United 2022, to be held on Thursday, October 13.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Allentown, PA, October 06, 2022 <\/strong>\u2013 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Women United will honor Laurie Hackett of Air Products with the 2022 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award, the group\u2019s highest accolade.<\/p>\n

Women United recognizes the Philanthropist of the Year as a member who is active in the community, is a philanthropic leader in the Lehigh Valley and demonstrates a personal commitment of time, talent and treasure to the best of her ability. The group\u2019s founding president Betsy Torrence is recognized as the model of the Philanthropist of the Year awardee.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an extremely high honor to receive a nomination for the Philanthropist of the Year award, let alone to receive it,\u201d said Darlene Pors, President of Women United. \u201cLaurie Hackett is the true definition of a philanthropist. Her selfless service has impacted our community and has made the lives of others so much better as a result. Women United is so grateful for Laurie using her voice and position to help inspire and bring change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Members will present Hackett\u2019s award at Women United 2022, sponsored by Capital Blue Cross, Fulton Bank and People First Federal Credit Union. This annual event will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Saucon Valley County Club from 5-7:30 p.m. Registration is available HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen United\u2019s commitment to creating a stronger community is truly inspiring,\u201d said Hackett.\u201d \u201cReceiving this award in return for doing what I love is exciting and I am honored by this amazing recognition, in the name of Betsy Torrence and Women United!\u201d<\/p>\n

Hackett is Air Products\u2019 Director of Corporate Relations and chaired the 2021 campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley on behalf of Air Products, which resulted in a record-breaking $19,741,940\u2014the largest annual campaign in UWGLV\u2019s 100+ year history and 12 consecutive years of growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cLaurie\u2019s work reflects her values and deep commitment to this community, and it is no surprise that she\u2019s our philanthropist of the year,\u201d shared Marci Lesko, Executive Vice President for UWGLV. \u201cWomen United represents the best of women coming together to do what\u2019s right for all and Laurie embodies that in every way. Congratulations, Laurie.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Hackett\u2019s role at Air Products, she connects and collaborates throughout the company and the community. Her work with the Air Products Foundation supports programs, activities and agencies that are working hard every day to improve the quality of life for all.<\/p>\n

She invests her time volunteering with nonprofits throughout the area including The Century Promise Board, Miller-Keystone Blood Center Vice Chair, WDIY Radio Program Host, Greater Easton Development Partnership Board, Lehigh Valley Chamber Executive Committee, Iron Pigs Charities Board and Phantoms Charities Board.<\/p>\n

UWGLV Women United fights for the education and stability of women and children in the Lehigh Valley through philanthropy, advocacy and volunteer efforts. Women United is part of a global network of more than 70,000 women in 165 communities across six countries, all dedicated to improving lives and creating stronger communities.<\/p>\n

About United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/h1>\n

United Way fights for the health, safety and education of every person in the Greater Lehigh Valley and envisions communities where every person belongs and every person thrives. We strive to achieve this goal by assessing community needs, raising funds, investing in solutions and mobilizing our community to action. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayGLV.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nLaura McHugh
\nVice President, Marketing and Communications
\nUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
\nwww.unitedwayglv.org <\/a><\/p>\n

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