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In order to recognize unions and their members for giving generously of their time and money, a variety of awards and recognition have been created by United Way of Wyoming Valley, which are listed below.
Campaign Performance Awards
At organized job sites that attain United Way's Gold, Silver, Bronze or Rainbow Awards for outstanding monetary contributions to the annual fund raising campaign, both the Employer and Union Name jointly appear on the award certificate.
Labor Award
The United Way Labor Award is presented at United Way of Wyoming Valley's Annual Awards event. The award was created in 1977 and is designed to recognize either an AFL-CIO Union or Union Member, who has rendered outstanding voluntary or monetary support. The recipient is selected by United Way of Wyoming Valley's Labor Participation Committee. To view copies of the award nomination forms click here: Awards/Labor/United Way Union Nomination Form and Awards/Labor/United Way Individual Nomination Form.
Labor Leadership Giving Society Recognition Book
To recognize those union members who are making a larger "commitment to caring" by donating at a larger amount to the annual campaign, a special Labor Leadership Giving Society recognition program was created in 1999. United Way of Wyoming Valley was the first United Way within Pennsylvania and one of the first nationwide, to start such a recognition program. In 2002, United Way of America named United Way of Wyoming Valley's Labor Leadership Giving Program as a "Best Practice" among all United Ways throughout the country.
Union members who donate at the following giving levels ($300-$499, $500-$749, $750-$999 and $1,000 & above) have their name, as well as their union and employer's name, published in an annual recognition directory.
Labor Leadership Giving-Top 5 Awards
Special plaques are presented at United Way of Wyoming Valley's Annual Awards Event, to the top 5 unions who have produced the highest number of Labor Leadership givers. Last year's top five unions were:
1. Wyoming Valley West Education Association / Wyoming Valley West School District
2. Teamsters / G.C.I.U. Local 137-C / Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc.
3. S.E.I.U./P.S.S.U. Local 668 / Five different local state agencies
4. AFGE Local 2809 / Soc. Sec. Admin., W-B D.O.C.
5. Teamsters Local 401 / U.P.S., & Local 401 Union Office
Sarah & Anthony F. Kane, Jr. Achievement Award
The Sarah & Anthony F. Kane, Jr. Achievement Award is presented at United Way of Wyoming Valley's Annual Awards Event. It was created in 2002 and is designed to honor either a NEA/PSEA association affiliate, or NEA/PSEA member who has rendered outstanding voluntary or monetary support to United Way and other non-profit organizations. The award is named in memory of the late Anthony F. Kane, Jr., who was a staunch United Way supporter for over 40 years and president of the Wyoming Valley West Education Association (NES/PSEA). The award also honors his devoted and loving wife, Sarah, who preceeded him in death. To view copies of the award nomination forms click Awards/Kane/PSEA Organization Nomination Form and Awards/Kane PSEA Individual Nomination Form. |
