United Way WRC's 2024 Spirit Award Recipients

United Way WRC's 2024 Spirit Award Recipients

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Published May 1, 2024
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What an inspirational evening, celebrating with some of our Region’s biggest Community Champions and Supporters. We gathered to honour all those who work in support of our region's most vulnerable and marginalized residents. When we unite in community, we can face any challenge and grow stronger together. Seven categories of awards honoured an impressive group of nominees and recipients.

Award Category Recipients

Ken Seiling Community Leader Award Recipient:

John Neufeld - Executive Director, House of Friendship

Pictured: Derek Kidnie, John Neufeld, Joan Fisk, Neena Gupta, Ken Seiling (Left to Right)

Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient:

Sandi Young - Vice President of Human Resources, Clarion Medical Technologies

Pictured: Joan Fisk, Sandi Young, Sarah Hainer (Left to Right)

Community Impact Award Recipient:

Nutrition for Learning, Waterloo Region

Pictured: Lindsay Sine, Jenelle White, Christie Myers, Joan Fisk, Erin Moraghan, Carson Brett (Left to Right)

Spirit of Community Award Recipient:

Reliance Home Comfort

Pictured: Jennifer Clements, Mike Borkovich, Virag Solanki, Mike Roberts, Kimberly Dyson, Catherine Van Viegen, Jason King, Joan Fisk, Dallon Thompson, Zuzana Radova-Boyle, Paul Morris.

Outstanding Workplace Campaign Award (Small - Mid Size) Award Recipient:

EY

Pictured: Mebielyn Lloren, Annie Shepherd, Carson Brett, Joan Fisk, Carolina Soares, Tim Rollins (Left to Right).

Outstanding Workplace Campaign Award (Large) Award Recipient:

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Pictured: Jeffrey Small, Sean Jasmins, Suzanne Baal, Melissa Onafrychuk, Kendra Abraham, Olivia Kalbfleisch, Derek Kidnie, Joan Fisk, Geoff Adamo, Robert Connell

Labour Community Partnership Award Recipient:

Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

Pictured: Nathan Core, Marsha Auxilly, Ryan Wettlaufer, Michelle Drimmie Miller, Jenn Wallage, Joan Fisk, Jeff Pelich, Leah McDonald (Left to Right)

“Let’s go forth with a community spirit that is united with the knowledge that we can accomplish whatever we set our minds to – from ending poverty to transforming community to embracing the future with excitement, innovation, and compassion,” said Joan Fisk, United Way WRC CEO.

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