Live United Awards

A voluntary committee comprised of United Way board members, community partners and individuals selects one honoree in each category.

In addition to the submitted narrative, selection committee members are asked to consider the following before determining an honoree. 

Live United recipients should reflect United Way values.

• Awardees should be committed to service and/or community improvement.
• Awardees should demonstrate integrity.   
  • The committee should be able to validate or verify the candidate’s service or work with another entity or organization, if needed.
  • The recipient should reflect positively on the United Way and its work in the community.
• Awardees should be inclusive, fair and serve others equally.

Additional Parameters:

• A selection committee member who has submitted a nomination cannot vote for a Live United recipient in the same category.
• United Way staff cannot vote.
• Nominees and awardees remain confidential until the Victory Celebration in May.