Award winners put the "fun" in fundraising
All over Winnipeg in 2010, lunchrooms were more lively, boardrooms more boisterous and job sites more jovial for hundreds of organizations and thousands of employees who participated in a United Way workplace campaign. Far from frivolous though, all the fun will add up to serious change in our community.
Some of the most creative and best-led campaigns were acknowledged with Spirit Awards during United Way's 2010 Celebration on January 20, 2011 at Canad Inns Polo Park. There, nominees walked the red carpet among more than 650 volunteers, supporters, agency partners and staff.
The North West Company received United Way's Best in Show award for a Day of Caring event that saw employees work alongside staff and volunteers from Boys and Girls Club and residents of Gilbert Park to build a community garden in the Manitoba housing development.
One of three Best in Show finalists, the North West Company had stiff competition from United Way agency partners Art City and Graffiti Art Gallery, who were nominated for a talent show that featured a special appearance from Kids in the Hall alumni Kevin McDonald, and MTS Allstream who recreated their Exec-Factor event with a live karaoke performance of the Beatles' "Help."
Congratulations also to the following 2010 Spirit Award winners :
People First HR Services, who picked up a Canvasser Award in the small workplace category and MTS Allstream for netting a second award in the large workplace category. Both organizations had campaign canvassing teams who went above and beyond to connect with co-workers and raise money for United Way programs and services that create opportunities for all Winnipeggers to feel welcomed, valued, respected and accepted.
People First HR Services Ltd.
Jenna Buckley, Michelle Baker, Pamela Habing (presented by Gregg Hanson, 2010 Campaign Chair)
MTS Allstream
Darron Field accepting the award from Gregg Hanson
Sheila Alexander of Dakota Collegiate and Tom Hosfield of Canadian National Railway Company, who both earned an Employee Campaign Chair Award for their dedication to leading successful United Way campaigns in their workplaces.
Shelia Alexander,
Dakota Collegiate
Tom Hosfield:
CN Rail
Wellington West Capital, Johnston Group and Cargill Limited, who each picked up a Campaign Chair's Award (United Way's highest level of recognition) for consistently embodying the spirit of United Way through involvement, contributions and leadership.
Wellington West Capital Inc.
Dennis Stewner accepting the award from Gregg Hanson
Johnston Group
Sharon Anderson, Kailea Shmon, Sam Penner, Ashlee Mann and Briget Waples accept the award from Gregg Hanson
Cargill Ltd.
Gary Speers, Daniel Schwersensky, and Karen Chow accept the award from Gregg Hanson
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