The Capital Area United Way celebrated successes of the past year during a gathering last night (March 12, 2024) in Fort Pierre.
Executive Director Holly Wade said non-profit agencies all over the country are facing some of the same challenges.
Capital Area United Way Board Chair Nicole Gordon is thankful for everyone’s generosity.
Laura Ringling will take over as board chair next month.
The Capital Area United Way was established 35 years ago and now handles the fundraising to support 35 programs and services offered through 15 locally sponsored agencies.
Awards presented:
Supporter of the Year – Delta Dental
Spirit of United Way Business (2 awards) – BankWest and First National Bank
Spirit of United Way Partner Agency – Community & Youth Involved Center.
Peter de Hueck Award – Employees of the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
Unsung Hero – Traci Kelly
Bright Star Award – Butler Machinery
Live UNITED Award – Lee Real Estate
Exceptional Participation – Pierre Dental Clinic
Youth Volunteer Recognition – Morgan Johnson
Alexis de Tocqueville Recognition Membres d’Societe – Membres de la Societe acknowledges those who donated $10,000-$24,999.
- Connie & Gary Grittner
- Jim Mollison
- First National Bank
Ordre de Liberte – Ordre de Liberte acknowledges those who donated $25,000-$49,999
- Julia & Scott Jones
- BankWest
Ordre de Fraternite – Ordre de Fraternite acknowledges those who donated $75,000-99,999.
- Delta Dental
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