2021-2022 Honors & Awards

Congratulations and big thanks to these businesses and groups! They are each dedicated to a strong community.

2022 Reimagine Our Future Award Winners

Please join us in celebrating the following individuals and organizations who made significant contributions in time and treasure to help Reimagine Our Future.

Mary Alice Gray Award

Honors a United Way volunteer who best personifies the dedication and commitment of Mary Alice Gray.

Lauren Robel

Lauren Robel - Mary Alice Gray Award

Spirit Award

Recognizes an energetic volunteer who helps elevate United Way’s mission and positive impact

Josefa Madrigal

Josefa Madrigal Spirit Award

Business Partner of the Year

Honors businesses that contribute significant time, treasure, and talent to help United Way positively impact the community

German American Bank

German American -United Way Award

Partner Agency of the Year

Recognizes partner agencies for their spirit of partnership addressing challenges together and running an outstanding fund drive

Area 10 Agency on Aging
Community Kitchen of Monroe County
Health Net Bloomington Health Center

United Way Partner Agencies Award 2022

Champions of Hope Award

The Champions of Hope Award celebrates employers that gave their United Way campaigns new energy and increased participation and engagement.

First United Methodist Church
Hoosier Energy
Owen County State Bank

United Way Champions of Hope Award 2022

Community Builder Award

The top five largest workplace giving campaigns

Cummins Foundation
Indiana University
IU Credit Union
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
German American Bank

United Way Community Builders Award 2022

Interested in getting your organization involved with United Way to make your community a better place? Contact Catherine Blankensop at catherine (at) monroeunitedway.org or (812) 334-8370.

Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award 1989-Present

In 1989, the Board of Directors of United Way of Monroe County created the Mary Alice Gray Memorial Award for Extraordinary Service to United Way. Mary Alice Gray served on the Board of Directors from 1978-1983 and was President during 1980 and 1981. This annual award is given to United Way volunteers who best personify the dedication and commitment of Mary Alice Gray.

2022 Lauren Robel

2021 Kyle Parker

2019 Bob Zaltsberg

2018 Wain Martin

2017 Doris Burton

2016 Mark Franklin

2015 Heidi Schulz

2014 Kelly Cornett

2013 Kevin Osborne

2011 Mark Moore

2010 Peg Stice

2009 Jim Grandorf