We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the second annual Student United Way Awards recognition program established by the Volunteer & Employee Engagement Council of United Way Worldwide, in order to highlight the inspirational, cutting edge, innovative and impactful efforts of Student United Ways across the globe.
Student United Way is an important platform from which youth leaders are empowered to stand up for themselves and take charge of their futures. Collectively, in 2011 Student United Ways volunteered more than 32,000 hours, engaged more than 6,300 volunteers and impacted nearly 63,000 individuals in the process. The volunteer hours alone are valued at over $700,000. Student United Ways hosted community conversations, film screenings and town halls in order to raise awareness and discuss the education problems facing the U.S. They volunteered as readers, tutors and mentors to help improve the academic success for their younger counterparts. They also redefined “fun” by hosting creative fundraising events such as balls and banquets, donut eating competitions, high-heeled races and more. We are thrilled to reveal this year’s recipients during the 125th anniversary of the United Way movement.
Congratulations to this year’s Student United Way Award Winners:
CAMPUS ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Student United Way of Montana State University, Billings
STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR
Elizabeth Collins
Student United Way of Montana State University Billings
CAMPUS ADVISER OF THE YEAR
Alicia Meyer
Student United Way of Montana State University, Billings
INNOVATION
Student United Way of Pennsylvania State University
SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Student United Way of Arizona State University
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: GIVE
Student United Way of Florida State University
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: ADVOCATE
Student United Way of James Madison University
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: VOLUNTEER
Student United Way of University of California, Riverside
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: EDUCATION
Student United Way of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: INCOME
Student United Way of Cornell University
LIVE UNITED IN ACTION: HEALTH
Student United Way of University of Florida
It’s not over yet! In addition to the aforementioned award recipients we have one more prize to give away. Today we launch the social media competition of the Student United Way Awards program. Now it’s your chance to cast a vote and help your favorite Student United Way vie for the coveted People’s Choice award. Cast your vote now: Follow us on facebook.com/studentuw. Click on the Awards 2012 tab and follow the instructions to access the app. Select the Student United Way of your choice. Spread the word and invite others to vote. You can vote once a day until 12:00 PM EST on Monday April 30, 2012.