Cary, NC – United Way of North Carolina held 3 awards ceremonies in April to celebrate the Spirit of North Carolina Awards in the Central, Eastern, and Western regions of the state, in Pittsboro, Goldsboro, and Mooresville, respectively.
On April 9, United Way of Iredell County assisted in the planning and facilitation of the ceremony in Mooresville, NC at the Charles Mack Citizen Center.
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Welcome: Kevin McDonald, Board Member of UWNC
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Describing the history and purpose of the Spirit of NC Awards: Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO of UWNC
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Speaker: Edward Karriker, Commissioner at Large of the Town of Mooresville
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Reading the winner accolades:
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Andrea Stephens, President of United Way of Gaston County
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Maureen Moore, Board Member of United Way of Iredell County
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(From left to right: Commissioner Edward Kerriker, Maureen Moore, Andrea Stephens)
On April 17, United Way of Wayne County assisted in the planning and facilitation of the ceremony in Goldsboro, NC at Wayne Community College.
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Welcome: Brian White, Board Chair of UWNC
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Describing the history and purpose of the Spirit of NC Awards: Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO of UWNC
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Guest Speaker: Ken Derksen, Executive Director of Community Engagement, Student, and Family Support at Wayne County Public Schools
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Reading the winner accolades:
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Tamika Joyner, Campaign and Marketing Manager of United Way Tar River Region
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Frank McCain, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro
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(From left to right: Ken Derksen, Tamika Joyner, Frank McCain)
On April 23, United Way of Chatham County assisted in the planning and facilitation of the ceremony in Pittsboro, NC at the Chatham County Agricultural and Conference Center.
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Welcome: Derrick Remer, Board Member of UWNC
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Describing the history and purpose of the Spirit of NC Awards: Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO of UWNC
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Guest Speaker: Kyle Shipp, Mayor of Pittsboro
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Reading the winner accolades:
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Joe Barnes, VP of Resource Development at United Way of High Point
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Jackie Graham-Dickson, Director of Donor Relations of United Way of Forsyth County
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(From left to right: Mayor Kyle Shipp, Joe Barnes, Jackie Graham-Dickson)
85 individuals and organizations were awarded the 2023 Spirit of North Carolina award. These award recipients modeled a dedication to community service through their fundraising, volunteer, and advocacy efforts.
United Way of North Carolina’s annual Spirit of North Carolina Award celebrates individuals and organizations for their exemplary partnership demonstrated through fundraising and volunteer efforts, outstanding leadership, and creative team building. Additionally, organizations focusing on DEI values and individuals who are champions of United Way will also be celebrated.
