award Nominations
Help us recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference through advocacy, impact, and volunteerism. Use the form linked below to nominate someone who supports the work of United Way of the Piedmont.
You can submit a nomination for one or multiple award categories—it's up to you! Please submit your nominations by March 13
These awards will be presented at our Annual Celebration in May 2026. See below for last year's winners.
2025 award Winners
Our volunteers and partners go above and beyond for our community. Help us celebrate them!
List of Services
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Advocate of the YearList Item 1
Winner: Brian Earnest
Presenter: Parkes Coggins
Awarded to the United Way of the Piedmont supporter who carries high the banner of United Way and is vocal regarding community issues and UWP’s work to address them.
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AmeriCorps Direct Service Member of the Year
Winner: Maggie Crawford
Presenter: Keith Burton
Awarded to the AmeriCorps Direct Service member who embodies what it means to be part of our local AmeriCorps Teacher Support Specialist program.
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AmeriCorps VISTA of the Year
Winner: Demecia Martin
Presenter: Reed Brown
Awarded to the AmeriCorps VISTA member who embodies what it means to be part of the VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) national service program.
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Community Partner Award
Winner: Live Healthy Spartanburg
Presenter: Selena Smith
Awarded to a community partner who goes above and beyond the call of duty in partnering with United Way to educate others about community issues and needs.
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Tom Barnet Award for Volunteer ServiceList Item 2
Winner: Chris Steed
Presenter: Beth Lancaster
Awarded to a UWP volunteer whose commitment to our mission and investment of time is extraordinary.
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Tomeka Pierce African American Leadership AwardList Item 3
Winner: Jessica Holcomb
Presenter: Marchele Garrett
Awarded to a current member of our African American Leadership Society (AALS) who has contributed to the success of AALS and the mission of United Way of the Piedmont.
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Women United Award
Winner: Carolyn MacIntosh
Presenter: Carey Rothschild
Awarded to a current member of Women United who has contributed to the success of Women United and the mission of United Way of the Piedmont.
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Walter S. Montgomery Young Leader Award
Winner: Sarah Keim Stallard
Presenter: Kara Cromer
Awarded to a current member of Young Leaders who has contributed to the success of Young Leaders and the mission of United Way of the Piedmont.
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Hurricane Heroes
Winners:
City of Spartanburg
Spartanburg County Emergency Management
Spartanburg County Foundation
Spartanburg Regional Foundation
