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