2024 Workplace Campaign: Inspiring Community Participation
United Way of Southwest Wyoming held its 2nd Annual Campaign Kickoff Luncheon Oct. 3, bringing together local businesses and community leaders to celebrate the spirit of giving and to emphasize the crucial role of employee participation in workplace campaigns.
Board President JoAnna Robinson opened the event by thanking attendees for their dedication to strengthening the community. “Your commitment empowers us to create lasting change,” she stated. “Together, we can lift up our neighbors, support families in need, and build a brighter future for all of Southwest Wyoming.”
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Excellence Award: Joel Reyes, the 2024 campaign lead for Jim Bridger Power Plant accepted the 2023 Excellence Award on behalf of Jim Bridger Power Plant its employees and Utility Workers Union of America Local 127. Also pictured are Shelley Richno, Community Impact Coordinator and Kelly Frink, Executive Director.
Heart of the Community: Williams and its employees were awarded the 2023 Heart of the Community Award for their exemplary commitment to corporate responsibility through matching employee donations and organizing impactful employee-led fundraising events. Pictured back row: Ashley Kelly, Billy Ourada, Austin Nishi, Cody Orcutt, JoAnna Robinson, Shawn Whitmore, and Warren France. Front row: Andrea Graves and Chelsie Devish.
You Rock Awards: Mike Caudell and Oliva Wagner received the 2023 Your Rock awards for their workplace campaign efforts at Tata Chemicals. Employee participation increased by 15% in 2023.
Volunteer Award: Angelica Mecham received the 2023 Volunteer Award. Mecham is the campaign lead at Sisecam, whose donations increased by 31%. She also led the Helping Hands Day team that created a rock garden for the YWCA of Sweetwater County Early Care and Learning Center and joined United Way’s Community Impact Team. Also pictured are Shelley Richno, Community Impact Coordinator.