United Way of Allen County takes achievement and community impact seriously.
Going above and beyond for our community makes you a game-changer. It is our privilege to work, play, collaborate, and fight alongside you. Every year, United Way of Allen County honors local organizations that further our mission to boldly impact critical community issues.
We are proud to announce our 2023/2024 awardees are…
SPIRIT OF GIVING
Indiana Michigan Power & IBEW Local 1392
United Way of Allen County’s highest award is the Spirit of Giving Award, which recognizes a company that exemplifies what it means to LIVE UNITED. This company consistently gives back to the community it serves and fosters an environment of philanthropy within its organization.
Indiana Michigan Power & IBEW Local 1392 are the deserving recipients of the Spirit of Giving Award because they understand the value of having exceptional leadership support, participating in special events, and volunteering for Day of Caring. Additionally, Indiana Michigan Power continues to enhance employee giving through their workplace campaign
United Way equally appreciates and honors the union membership of IBEW Local 1392 for keeping the lights on so we can keep working, even in the dark! Their support of the United Way partnership is valued.
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Evan Schoof
This award recognizes an individual who is going above and beyond for their community.
Evan has been a committed United Way of Allen County Board member since 2022 representing labor round table discussions.
Evan also serves on the United Way of Allen County Executive Committee, and holds the position of the Vice-Chair on the Community Impact Committee. Evan continually advocates for United Way and is always willing to offer a helping hand when needed.
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
Tyna Reiter
This award recognizes the Employee Campaign Coordinator (ECC) that goes above and beyond to champion their company’s workplace campaign.
Tyna consistently communicates the importance of giving back to the community and is a driving force to promote giving within its organization.
Tyna Reiter came up with new and creative ideas to promote marketing, leading the charge for a successful campaign at Indiana Michigan Power.
OUTSTANDING SMALL ORGANIZATION
Summit Brands
This award recognizes a company with less than 100 employees that runs an outstanding workplace campaign.
Summit Brands is recognized for their continued support of United Way and the workplace campaign. Led by tremendous leadership support, 100% of their workforce contributed to their campaign and the overall dollars donated have increased yearly.
With a dollar-for-dollar corporate match, Summit Brands runs an outstanding campaign, one of our largest small organization workplace campaigns.
OUTSTANDING MEDIUM ORGANIZATION
Franklin Electric
This award recognizes a company with 101-500 employees that runs and outstanding workplace campaign.
Franklin Electric is recognized by United Way for continuing to provide year-round engagement opportunities to their employees through creative and fun ways to promote giving.
OUTSTANDING LARGE ORGANIZATIONS
BFGoodrich & USW 715
This award recognizes a company with more than 500 employees that runs an outstanding workplace campaign.
BFGoodrich alongside USW Local 715 was one of our largest workplace campaigns for 2023 raising over $175,000 for our community.
The members of USW Local 715 have been actively involved with United Way for a long time. They share the same vision as United Way, by assisting us as we provide resources to the residents in our community.