United Way of the Midlands announces 2018 Volunteer Award recipients
April 19, 2018
On Tuesday, April 17 United Way of the Midlands recognized the Midlands’ most outstanding volunteers at its 2018 Volunteer Awards celebration hosted at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Community Innovation Center at United Way.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of United Way,” said Sara Fawcett, President and CEO of United Way of the Midlands. “United Way’s ability to serve the community would not be possible without great partners and great volunteers.”
Out of 25 nominees, United Way announced the winners of three award categories.
Rozalynn Goodwin of the South Carolina Hospital Association received United Way’s Alyce Kemp Dewitt Award, the organization’s highest recognition for volunteerism in the Midlands. Goodwin has been heavily involved with United Way for over 6 years. She is a Palmetto Society donor and an active member of both United Way’s Young Leaders Society and Women in Philanthropy. She has served on the multiple United Way boards and committees, including the Board of Directors since 2013, serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board from 2016-2018, the Community Impact Committee acting as chair from 2015-2016 and is the current chair of the Finance Committee.
“First Lady Barbara Bush once stated, ‘Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give’,” Goodwin stated. “I am blessed to serve with and through the United Way of the Midlands, humbled my contribution to our great work was recognized, and inspired all the more to continue improving the quality of life for everyone here in the Midlands.”
Doug Washington, Rachel Dieter and the Spring Valley High School Key Club each received the Community Impact Award for their volunteerism with United Way Community Impact Partners Transitions, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), and EdVenture, respectively.
Drew Stevens and Julie Mooney each received the Live United Award for their volunteerism with United Way of the Midlands.
The event took place during United Way Volunteer Week, during which hundreds of individuals are participating in volunteer opportunities with United Way partners throughout the Midlands.
Last year, United Way deployed almost 3,000 volunteers into the community served over 17,000 hours which amounts to over a $370,000 value of service back in our community.
About United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is the most organized, efficient and accountable system for investing in the community. With more than 70 Community Impact Partners, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations. For more information, please visit www.uway.org.
