Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
LIVE UNITED.
United Way's Call to Action is Give. Advocate. Volunteer. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED. At the LIVE UNITED Celebration on March 15th, we will honor those who GIVE generously to drive positive change in our community. 
Emerging Campaign Award
The Emerging Campaign Award is presented to a business / organization that hosted a first-time United Way Workplace Campaign, re-established and/or enhanced its campaign in support of the community.

As voted upon by United Way Blackhawk Region's volunteer Campaign Cabinet, Fanning Excavating Inc. has been selected as the Emerging Campaign Award winner. Competition was stiff in this category with five brand new campaigns in 2022, and numerous organizations with reinvigorated efforts.

Fanning Excavating Inc., has been family-owned and operated in our community since 1946. Co-owners Don and Roger Fanning take great pride in excellent workmanship and the ability to deliver outstanding results. Launching their inaugural United Way campaign in 2022, the Fanning Excavating team delivered impressive results earing UWBR’s Gold Award and 100% Participation Award. Employees’ pledges were also generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the company.

Thank you for helping to improve local lives and strengthen the Blackhawk Region, Fanning Excavating, Inc.!
Stay tuned ... more award announcements coming soon!
You're Invited ...
Join us for the reignited LIVE UNITED Celebration on Wednesday, March 15th as we race to the finish line of the 2022 Community Campaign and announce winners of the GIVE & WIN Sweepstakes prizes!

When: Wed., March 15, 2023
Where: Eclipse Event Center
3 Eclipse Center, Beloit, WI 53511
Time: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | 8:00 a.m. Program

There's still time to RSVP!
Individual ticket: $35.
Corporate Table Sponsorship (table of eight): $400.

There's still time to secure a corporate table (table of eight) to ensure your organization receives recognition at the event and reserved seating for your team.
Corporate Table Sponsors
Special thanks to our 2023 corporate table sponsors (thus far):
  • ABC Supply Co., inc (2 tables)
  • Alliant Energy
  • Baker Tilly
  • Beloit Health System
  • Blackhawk Bank
  • Blackhawk Community Credit Union
  • Community Action, Inc. (2 tables)
  • Ecolab
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense
  • Fanning Excavating Inc.
  • First National Bank & Trust Company
  • Frito-Lay
  • JP Cullen
  • Nowlan Law LLP
  • Regal Rexnord
  • Wells Fargo Advisors
Awards
GIVE: "Emerging Campaign Award," presented to a company hosting a successful new or re-energized United Way employee workplace campaign.

ADVOCATE: "Excellence in Advocacy Award," presented to an individual/program that strives to create meaningful change and demonstrates measurable progress toward improving lives and strengthening our community. 

VOLUNTEER: "Geraldine Hedberg Volunteer of the Year Award," presented to an individual for their outstanding volunteer service to United Way Blackhawk Region.

LIVE UNITED Award: Presented to a company that displays exceptional support for United Way through its workplace campaign and volunteer support.
Previous Awards
Year refers to previous campaign; the March 2023 event will recognize 2022 impact and achievements.

2017
  • Emerging Campaign Award: NorthStar Radio Isotopes
  • Cornerstone Awards: ABC Supply Co. Beloit Health System, Kerry, Mercyhealth, and Regal
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award: Karen Lisser
  • Volunteer of the Year: Lynn Gardinier
  • LIVE UNITED Award: Beloit Health System
2018
  • Emerging Campaign Award: Rock Energy Systems (Lanair)
  • Cornerstone Awards: ABC Supply Co., Beloit Health System, Kerry, Mercyhealth, and Regal
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award: Erick Williams
  • Volunteer of the Year: Jon Schlemmer
  • LIVE UNITED Award: Blackhawk Community Credit Union
2019
  • Emerging Campaign Award: Educators Credit Union
  • Cornerstone Awards: ABC Supply Co., Beloit Health System, Data Dimensions, Kerry, Mercyhealth, and Regal
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award: FOCUS
  • Volunteer of the Year: Amy Lokrantz
  • LIVE UNITED Award: First National Bank & Trust
2020*
  • Emerging Campaign Award: Fairbanks Morse Defense
  • Cornerstone Awards: ABC Supply Co., Kerry, Mercyhealth, and Regal
  • Excellence in Advocacy Award: “Sew Connected Mask Warriors”
  • Volunteer of the Year: Bob Compton
  • LIVE UNITED Award: Alliant Energy
2021*
  • Cornerstone Awards: ABC Supply Co., Kerry, Mercyhealth, and Regal Rexnord

*Due to pandemic-related concerns, UWBR made the difficult decision to cancel its LIVE UNITED Celebration. A traditional award ceremony was not held, though gratitude and recognition for donors, advocates, and volunteers took place in small group settings and across social media channels.