Awards
2009 Business of the Year- Anchor Bank
Each year a business is chosen for their commitment to the United Way of Grays Harbor; this is accomplished by increasing the payroll deduction pledges, corporate gifts, in-kind donations, volunteer time and overall involvement/interest of UW events. All of the above components assist us in our mission to unite people and resources to build a stronger, healthier Grays Harbor.
2009 Joel Wolff Lifetime Community Service Award – Lane Yoemanns
Created in 2003, The Joel Wolff Community Service Award was established to recognize the contributions and examples of its namesake, Joel Wolff. In addition to his numerous community affiliations and causes, Joel was instrumental in the organization and creation of United Ways of Grays Harbor's predecessor organizations, the Community Chest and United Good Neighbors of Grays Harbor County. His involvement in our United Way and our annual campaigns has been constant and steadfast. The Board of Directors of United Way of Grays Harbor have chosen to honor Joel by continuing the annual award that recognizes a volunteer or professional from the human services community that epitomizes Joel's example of caring, commitment, and dedication
Read the complete criteria HERE
Download a PDF Nomination form HERE
2009 Lynn Daneker Outstanding Service Award- Julie West
The Lynn Daneker Outstanding Service Award was established June 18, 2009 to honor the contributions and examples of its namesake, Lynn Daneker. In addition to his involvement with the Grays Harbor Central Labor Council, Lynn served on numerous boards for a variety of community affiliations. Lynn was instrumental not only in our organization but to our agencies causes as well; from ending domestic violence to picking up and delivering food from the Food Bank. He was dedicated to serving on the Board of Directors by lending a helping hand wherever he could. The Board of Directors of United Way of Grays Harbor have chosen to honor Lynn by creating this annual award to recognize a United Way of Grays Harbor Board Member that epitomizes Lynn's example of caring, commitment, and dedication
