The United Way of Northeast Georgia held their annual meeting and awards banquet on March 26. The program highlighted successes from 2018, which included raising over $2 million from the community in their annual campaign.

Influential donors and volunteers recognized this year included:

Lifetime Achievement Award: Ralph Johnson

Live United Small Business Award: Oconee Well Drillers/North Georgia Water Systems

Live United Mid-Size Business Award: 1st Franklin Financial

Live United Large Business Award: Oconee County School System

Region Impact Award: Beth Patrick, UWNEGA Board Member, 2-1-1 Representative

Volunteer of the Year: Nelda Van Schoik, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library volunteer

The organization introduced Kay Keller as the new President/CEO, new Board Chair Todd Henry (Caterpillar), and upcoming Campaign Chair Montez Carter (St. Mary’s Hospital).