Five Companies Receive United Way Spirit of North Carolina Award : Reynolds American, Quality Oil, Hanes Brands, BBT and Texwipe recognized for commitment to community
Winston Salem, NC – United Way Forsyth County announced today Reynolds American, Quality Oil, Hanes Brands, BBT and Texwipe have been awarded the Spirit of North Carolina Award . The Spirit of North Carolina Award recognizes business and other organizations that are leading their communities in embracing a united spirit of giving and volunteering that extends beyond the traditional United Way campaign season. The Award was presented by United Way of North Carolina at its Spirit of North Carolina Award Luncheon in Pinehurst on February 21.
Winners have not only demonstrated excellence in their United Way campaign, but also a strong philanthropic culture and community engagement. All received high marks for overall organizational volunteer culture, including collaborative work with United Way as well as other organizations in the community; corporate and non-traditional or in-kind support they provide; employee engagement, participation, and recognition; use of special events to engage and educate employees; and the role their leadership plays in promoting a culture of philanthropy and community support.
“The Spirit of North Carolina Award recognizes the collaborative partnerships United Way Forsyth County (UWFC) builds with its supporters,” said UWFC President and CEO Cindy Gordineer “We are honored to have these companies as a key partners in building a stronger community where every man, woman, and child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
Winners were determined by a panel of 20 judges from United Way organizations across the state. For more information about the Spirit of North Carolina Award and a complete list of winners, visit unitedwaync.org/spirit-north-carolina-award-winners.
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About the Spirit of North Carolina Award
The Spirit of North Carolina Award offers United Ways in NC communities an opportunity to honor organizations whose United Way campaigns exemplify the “spirit” of their community. Winners meet specific standards of achievement and are selected by a team of United Way leaders from across the state. United Way of North Carolina leads the award nomination and judging process and presents the award annually. For more information, contact Maureen McKeon, director of marketing and communications, at 919-834-5200 or mmckeon@unitedwaync.org.
Pictured l-r Dave B. Riser, Kelli Rush, Mamie Sutphin from Reynolds American