The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces new board members and board officers, and award recipients

Aug 10, 2022 at 03:47 pm by WGNS


Murfreesboro, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces new board members and board officers, and names the 2022 - 2023 award recipients at the Annual Community Celebration on August 12th from 11:30 AM – 1 PM at Middle Tennessee State University.

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Annual Community Celebration is an event that recognizes individuals and organizations for their support throughout the year. This year’s annual award recipients include:

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  • Witherspoon Award: Don and Melanie Clayton
  • Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Ellen Slicker
  • Board Member of the Year: Billy Bruce
  • Employee Campaign Manager of the Year: Sydney McNinch
  • Young Leader of the Year: Kedrick Howse
  • Dr. Linda Gilbert Advocate of the Year: Dr. Gloria Bonner
  • Community Impact Award: Redstone Federal Credit Union
  • Community Engagement Award: Old Time Pottery
  • Rise Award: Town of Smyrna

Each year new board members are elected to support and serve the organization through many decisions that impact the community. UWRCC is pleased to announce the following new board members:

  • Dr. Jim Calder - Middle Tennessee State University/ Retired
  • Carolyn Cox - FedEx
  • Fred Halfpap - First United Methodist Church
  • Lauren Herald - Nissan North America
  • Deb Insell - State Farm Insurance
  • Ronald Roberts - FINN Partners
  • Thomas Roddy - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
  • Natalie Whitmer - Tristar Stonecrest Hospital

UWRCC is also pleased to announce its new board officers appointed to serve the organization through the following key roles.

  • Board Chair – Billy Bruce
  • Board Chair-Elect – Don Clayton
  • Finance Chair – Martha Tolbert 
  • Endowment & Tocqueville Chair – Dr. Ellen Slicker

UWRCC board members and board officers represent a variety of roles throughout the community. For a complete list of UWRCC board members please visit yourlocaluw.org/board-directors.

Your local United Way is proud to share that for the thirteenth consecutive year, UWRCC has received a nod from United Way Worldwide organization for demonstrating excellence in ethical, legal, governance, financial, branding, and community impact practices.

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties appreciates the support of its 2022 - 2023 sponsors Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Murfreesboro is the presenting sponsor of United Way’s Community Celebration. Supporting sponsors include Dr. James E. and Mrs. Beverly R. Calder, Middle Tennessee Electric, Volunteer State Bank, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Pinnacle, Regions, First Horizon, Wilson Bank and Trust, and Publix Super Markets and Publix Supermarket Charities.

For more information on United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, please visit yourlocaluw.org

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