Recognize a Volunteer Youth, Adult, Group, or Business by nominating them for United Way Community Volunteer Award!

The United Way Community Volunteer Awards give you a chance to recognize individuals, youth, groups, and businesses who strengthen our community through volunteering! Volunteers from all Dane County nonprofit agencies are eligible to be nominated.

All volunteers will be recognized and winners will be announced at the Community Volunteer Awards luncheon on April 26 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, generously presented by CUNA Mutual Group and sponsored by Dean Clinic, Group Heath Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, Physicians Plus and St. Mary’s Hospital.

Nominate using the online form by clicking on “Nominate Here” below or use our printable version here:

• Individual/Group
• Youth
• Business

Community Volunteer Awards– Two individuals or groups will receive $1,000 for the organization of which they volunteer.

Goodman Gemstone Youth Award- This award is presented to one youth who has shown outstanding volunteer leadership and hands-on work in our community. One youth under the age of 19 will receive $1,000 for the organization of which they volunteer and $1,000 for their own education.

Community Volunteer Youth Award- One youth will receive $500 for the organization of which they volunteer and $500 for their own education.

Mike McKinney Award – One recipient who embodies the spirit and volunteerism of long time local leader Mike Mckinney will receive this award and $1,000 for the organization of which they volunteer. Mike’s passion focused on access to food, youth development, and AIDs awareness.

Community Volunteer Business Award – One Business will receive $1,000 for the organization of which they volunteer.

Distinguished Service Awards – Four individuals or groups will receive $250 for the organization of which they volunteer.