Truly, a LIVE UNITED Celebration!
Nearly 250 benefactors attended the reignited LIVE UNITED Celebration on March 15 at the Eclipse Center in Beloit. United Way Blackhawk Region (UWBR) honored community partners who help drive positive change in our community.
The breakfast event kicked into high gear with an original song by Nick & Friends. Thank you for a fantastic performance: Allison McCawley, Nick Dimassis, Greg Gerard, Michael Nattesheim, and Johnny Wettnebel!
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GIVE.
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.
Fanning Excavating Inc. received the Emerging Campaign Award, in recognition for creating an atmosphere of support for United Way evidenced by a 100 percent participation in a first-time employee campaign. Employees’ pledges were also generously matched dollar for dollar by the company.
Thank you, Fanning Excavating Inc.!
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ADVOCATE.
The Excellence in Advocacy Award is presented to an individual or group that strives to create meaningful change and demonstrates measurable progress toward strengthening our community.
United Way Blackhawk Region recognized Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Rock County. CASA is determined to create positive change in the way children are represented in the child welfare process. Most of the children served are less than 10 years old and under court jurisdiction due to abuse and/or neglect from parents whose mental health disorders and/or substance misuse interfere with their ability to parent and provide a safe environment. In 2016, CASA served 35 children. By 2022, that number rose to 128.
The CASA team encourage us to lend the best of ourselves to the cause, to soften the light and the load of the children CASA serves. To create a space that is safe for every child to live and thrive.
Well deserved, CASA of Rock County!
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VOLUNTEER.
The Geraldine Hedberg Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual or group for their outstanding volunteer service to United Way Blackhawk Region.
Tim Oswald is a problem solver, a hand raiser, and a game changer. Tim’s analytical mindset and strategic leadership style have quickly made him a trusted advisor and responsible steward of our region’s generosity.
Tim serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for Fairbanks Morse Defense and is a dedicated member of United Way's leadership. In addition to his United Way volunteerism, Tim currently serves as Vice Chair for the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation. He has also spent considerable time volunteering as a youth basketball and baseball coach, former President of Friends of the Riverfront, and as an assistant coach for Parkview boys’ basketball.
Thank you for helping to drive positive change, Tim!
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LIVE UNITED
The LIVE UNITED Award is presented to a company that displays exceptional support to United Way's mission through its workplace campaign and volunteer support.
SSI Technologies, LLC is a forward-thinking company with community as one of its core values. A loyal United Way partner, the SSI Technologies leadership and team have been supportive of United Way’s mission through volunteer support and participation in the annual Day of Caring. In 2022, the organization achieved its largest workplace campaign to date.
Thank you for all you do to LIVE UNITED, SSI Technologies, LLC!
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Cornerstone Awards
Included in the recognition was the Cornerstone Award presented to workplace campaigns that exceeded $100,000 in employee pledges. Helping to present the Cornerstone Award was volunteer Chair of United Way's Campaign Cabinet, Becca Peterson.
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Casie LaChance accepting the award on behalf of ABC Supply Co., inc. |
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Karie Larson accepting the award on behalf of Kerry. |
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Danny Sawyer accepting the award on behalf of Regal Rexnord. |
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Sweepstakes Success
The highpoint of the of the event, was the culmination of the GIVE & WIN Sweepstakes, launched in 2022 to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of the unification of the former Stateline United Way and United Way of North Rock County.
United Way officials consider the innovative effort a success, reporting 98 workplace campaigns increased results over 2021 and 1,142 people qualified for the top prize.
Chair of UWBR’s Board of Directors, Derek Hahn, announced United Way has exceeded its $2 million-dollar goal for the 2022 community campaign. Hahn extended gratitude to all the individuals and organizations that pledged financial support and added, “per usual, United Way will not take our foot off the gas in the 2023 campaign.”
Three sweepstakes finalists were announced for the $5,000 prize: Amy Meier, a 5th grade teacher in the Rockton School District; Adan Mendoza, an employee at Dollar General; and Dale Miller, an employee at Seneca Foods.
Finalists for the top prize, included: Mallory Blazer, an employee at Kerry; Arlo Hartley, an employee at Beloit Health System; and Ashlie Justice, an Associated Bank employee.
Lynn Gardinier, CPA and Partner at Baker Tilly, verified proceedings, randomly selected from a clear tumbler, opened and announced live, the winner for each.
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Lucky Winners Announced
In accordance with Sweepstakes’ official rules, winners of the prizes were drawn randomly with Baker Tilly, an independent auditing firm and announced at the event.
2022 Jeep Renegade Latitude
Arlo Hartley
$5,000 CASH
Amy Meier
Green Bay Packers Fan Experience Katherine Foss
Sundara Spa Day
Tyler Olson
Family 4 Pack of Bicycles
Tara Foster
Badger Basketball Date Night
Carson Pingel
Celebrate Beloit
Erica Schwartz
Beloit Sky Carp
Heather DiStefano
Congratulations to all the lucky winners! Prize descriptions, sponsor recognition, and official rules remain online.
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Thank you,
Table Sponsors
- ABC Supply Co., inc (2 tables)
- Alliant Energy
- Baker Tilly
- Beloit Health System (2 tables)
- Blackhawk Bank
- Blackhawk Community Credit Union
- CASA of Rock County
- Community Action, Inc. (2 tables)
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- Ecolab
- Fairbanks Morse Defense
- Fanning Excavating Inc.
- First National Bank & Trust Company
- Frito-Lay
- JP Cullen
- Kerry
- Nowlan Law LLP
- Regal Rexnord
- SSI Technologies LLC
- Wells Fargo Advisors
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