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Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 7:15am-9:00am
The Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc
A cost of $20 provides attendance at the event and breakfast catered by Our Legacy Restaurant.
2025 Volunteer Center Title Sponsor &
Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor
2025 Volunteer Center Marketing Sponsor
Friend of The Volunteer Center
Tabletop Sponsor
Up & Coming Volunteer Award Sponsor &
Volunteer Leadership Award Sponsor
Lifetime Achievement Volunteer
Award Sponsor
Team Volunteer Award Sponsor
ABOUT THE EVENT
United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce the first annual Volunteer Center's Impact Awards!
This inspiring event celebrates the dedication and impact of volunteers who make a difference in Manitowoc County and recognizes volunteers in the following award categories:
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2024 Up & Coming Volunteer Award
Honors an individual age 18 or younger who has shown initiative in community involvement.
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2024 Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award
Celebrates an individual with a lifelong commitment to volunteerism and significant contributions to the community.
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2024 Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond through volunteerism in the past year.
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2024 Volunteer Leadership Award
Acknowledges a volunteer demonstrating exceptional leadership and community impact.
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2024 Team Volunteer Award
Honors a team that has volunteered together on a community project.
Award Nominees
AWARD NOMINEES
2024 UP & COMING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Maxfield Docter Maurer
2024 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Laurie Becker
Mark Becker
Linda Bender
Carol Gibson
Jenny Matte
Patty Peterson
Mary Rehrauer
Mary Seiler
Judy Shallue
Robert Wenger
2024 VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Laurie Becker
Dan Hassemer
Paul Kraynek
Greg Miller
Ken Walters
2024 TEAM VOLUNTEER AWARD
Friends of the Two Rivers Senior Center
Gracious Givers
Greg and Marge Kraynek
2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT VOLUNTEER AWARD
Dave Estes
Philip Groll
Sandy Hardrath
Ollie Larsen
Kim Rooney
Mickey Veleke
NOMINATION & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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The nominee must have completed volunteer work or hours between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
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The nominee must be an individual or group whose services impacted Manitowoc County.
NOMINATION NOTES
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Nomination forms must be filled out completely.
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You may nominate more than one candidate (fill out a separate form for each) or may nominate yourself.
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Volunteers can only receive an award in one category in any given year.
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All information in the nomination should be considered public and may be disclosed at the awards ceremony or to the media.
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The nominator can remain anonymous if they so choose.
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Nomination deadline is Friday, March 14.
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