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

Even though 2020 brought many challenges, the community pulled together in inventive and compassionate ways. Supporters and volunteers worked hard in virtual meeting rooms and online platforms to make the 2020 annual fall fundraising drive a big success.

Although we couldn't celebrate in person, we're excited to honor and recognize the following Reimagine 2020 award winners for their dedication and service!

Please join us in celebrating the following individuals and organizations who made significant contributions in time and treasure to help exceed expectations for the Reimagine 2020 community fundraising drive.

 

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

  • Kyle Parker

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

  • Beverly Calender-Anderson

Heart & Soul Award
Honors a staff member who has exemplified excellence and dedication to United Way’s mission

  • Liz Feitl

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

  • Great West Casualty Company
  • IU Health Hospital

Member Agency Campaign of the Year
Recognizes a member agency for their spirit of partnership addressing challenges together and running an outstanding campaign

  • Catholic Charities Bloomington
  • Hoosier Hills Food Bank
  • Stone Belt

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

  • City of Bloomington
  • Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington
  • Monroe County Government

Community Builder Award
The top five largest workplace giving campaigns

  • Cummins Foundation
  • Indiana University
  • IU Credit Union
  • IU Health Hospital
  • Old National Bank

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

 

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.

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

2008    Kirk R. White

2007    Valynda Laird

2005    Kenneth R. R. Gros Louis

2004    Jean Emery

2003    Harriet Pfister

2002    Jim Muehling

2001    Virginia Metzger

2000    Barry and Denise Lessow

1999    Michael Shermis

1998    Dorothy and Tim Ellis

1997    Marian Battenhouse

1996    Wilbert Williams

1994    Bob Burton

1993    Ellen Ehrlich

1992    Jerry Tardy

1991    Dan Callahan

1990    Ilknur Ralston

1989    Jean Cook