Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards

Message from our Executive Director, Andy Neborak!

Kicking off the 2021 Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards, an introduction from our Board Chair, Julie Thoney!

Also introducing the 2021 Chippewa Valley Spirit Award winners, our 2020 Campaign Chair, Mike Tzanakis!

We are pleased to announce the following winners who were honored for our 2021 Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards:

Humanitarian Award

This award is eligible to a candidate affiliated with United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley through a Program Partner or Corporate Community Partner. It honors an individual for their efforts in creating positive change in the Chippewa Valley through action, philanthropy, volunteerism, or involvement. The Humanitarian Award is considered one of the highest honors bestowed by United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley.

This award is in recognition of Dan Clumpner. His wife, Sonya, and longtime friend, Stuart, accepted the award.

Nonprofit Excellence

This award is eligible to a nonprofit affiliated with United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley through a Program Partner or Corporate Community Partner. It honors a nonprofit agency for their efforts to improve the lives and build stronger Chippewa Valley communities.

Congratulations to CVTC Foundation!

Senn Award

This award is eligible to a candidate having held a professional position in nonprofit sector for five years or more. It honors an individual for their professional excellence and contribution to the Chippewa Valley. Community leaders Kaye and Steve Senn initiated the award in 1998 to celebrate the body of work and accomplishments within the nonprofit sector.

Congratulations to Erik from Beaver Creek Reserve!

Keystone Award

This award is presented to an individual who has taken on a leadership role in facilitating a workplace campaign including attendance at meetings and events, campaign participation, and service to the community.

Congratulations to Cathy from EO Johnson Business Technologies!

Day of Caring Award

This award is presented to an organization which acknowledges the importance of community service through employee participation in Day of Caring as a teambuilding activity and a part of their ongoing support.

Congratulations to Wipfli LLC!

Spirit of the Chippewa Valley Spirit Award

This award is the highest corporate recognition given by United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. It recognizes one company and its employees for exhibiting excellence in the area of corporate contributions, employee giving, employee education about health and human care needs in the community, and promoting volunteerism.