Allentown, PA, March 28, 2018<\/strong> \u2013 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announced the award recipients for this year\u2019s 2017-18 campaign awards, recognizing individuals and corporations who excelled in their contribution to the community through giving, volunteering and advocating. UWGLV will present awards on Wednesday, April 18<\/span> at DeSales University in Center Valley.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Air Products \u2013 LIVE UNITED Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Presented to an organization\/company whose engagement in the Lehigh Valley community results in a significant contribution toward improving the quality of life for those in need.<\/em><\/p>\n St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network \u2013 Campaign Chairman\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Presented to a company that has demonstrated leadership and innovation in conducting its United Way campaign and an ability to increase awareness about United Way\u2019s mission and vision.<\/em><\/p>\n Miller-Keystone Blood Center \u2013 Air Products Leonard Pool Impact Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Presented by Air Products, the award recognizes a non-profit organization that demonstrates commitment to community leadership, stewardship of community resources, active volunteer engagement, and improves lives.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em>IBEW Local 375<\/strong> \u2013 Labor Achievement Award ASR Media Productions<\/strong> \u2013 Community Building Award<\/strong> Mike Molewski \u2013 Campaign Volunteer Award Trisha Higgins \u2013 Carbon County Champion Award <\/strong><\/p>\n Presented to a Carbon County resident, business or organization that demonstrates outstanding community leadership and supports United Way\u2019s efforts to improve the quality of life for people living and working in Carbon County.<\/em><\/p>\n Valerie Lane \u2013 Women United \u201cBetsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year\u201d Award <\/strong><\/p>\n Presented to a Women United 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.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The event will be hosted by Emmy\u00ae Award-winning executive producer and president of ASR Media Productions, Ashley Russo, and feature Mike Kelly and Steph Wells of B104\u2019s Mike & Steph in the Morning.<\/p>\n Valued community partners in sponsorship for this year\u2019s event include: <\/strong><\/p>\n Presenting sponsor<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Dual Temp Company Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Gold sponsor<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Crayola<\/strong><\/p>\n Bronze sponsors<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Brown-Daub Dealerships, Highmark Blue Shield, Just Born, Inc., Lafayette Ambassador Bank, lehighvalleylive.com<\/a> + The Express-Times<\/strong><\/p>\n Media sponsors<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 UGI Utilities, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n In-kind sponsors<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Allentown Beverage, AmericaVen, Anthony Limousine, ASR Media Productions, KLO Events, RichMar Florist, Volpe\u2019s Sports Bar, Working Dog Press<\/strong><\/p>\n United Way\u2019s Celebration of Caring honors and recognizes the generous contributors who support children, families and seniors in the Lehigh Valley through education, healthy aging, food access, and emergency services. Admission is $50 per ticket and is open to the general public.<\/p>\n To purchase tickets<\/a> and reserve a spot online, visit www.unitedwayglv.org\/UWCelebrates<\/a>, email UWCelebrates@unitewayglv.org or call 610.758.8010<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/strong> Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe 2017-18 award recipients include:<\/h4>\n
\n<\/strong>Presented to an individual member or team from organized labor that actively and regularly supports our community organizations by moving people to action through volunteer service, positively impacting our community.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nPresented to an individual or organization that supports United Way in its community-building efforts, encourages cooperation, contributes talents and sustains partnerships.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Presented to campaign volunteers who demonstrate outstanding leadership, use United Way best practices and make every effort to help the campaign succeed.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Maeve Yanes <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong> TeenWorks\u2122<\/sup> “Making a Difference” Award<\/strong>
\nPresented to recognize the TeenWorks \u201cProject of the Year\u201d conducted by local teens and funded through a TeenWorks grant. Projects are accomplished throughout the Lehigh Valley and make a difference in our communities, as well as the lives of the young people who perform the service.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is to provide the leadership, convene the partnerships, and develop the resources and solutions that improve our community.\u00a0 We remain committed to these goals and sincerely appreciate the continued support of partners, program providers and donors throughout the Lehigh Valley.<\/strong> www.UnitedWayGLV.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
\nLaura McHugh
\nDirector, Communications and Media Relations
\nUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
\nCelebrating 100 years of service to the Lehigh Valley.
\n1110 American Parkway NE\u00a0\u00a0Suite F-120 \u00a0Allentown, PA 18109
\nwww.unitedwayglv.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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