Volunteers: The Heart of Our Mission Since 1934
For 90 years, volunteerism, philanthropy and community service have been at the heart of United Way of Sheboygan County’s mission. Honoring local volunteers and philanthropists recognizes their invaluable contributions, inspires others to take action, and reinforces the spirit of service that drives positive change in our community.
The "Spirit Awards" are an annual celebration honoring the remarkable individuals, teams, and companies that embody the true spirit of giving in our community. This event recognizes those who dedicate their time and talents to creating meaningful solutions and driving positive change without expecting anything in return. From inspiring youth volunteers to dedicated board members and corporate champions of service, the awards are a moment to uplift the incredible people in Sheboygan County who contribute to strengthening our community.
Save The Date | Thursday April 24 2025
Join us in celebrating the spirit of service and volunteerism!
The Spirit Volunteer Awards Ceremony & Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 11am at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
JOIN US AT THE CEREMONY & LUNCHEON
Join us at the 2025 Spirit Awards! Purchase an individual ticket, or reserve a table for your group. All tickets include attendance at the awards ceremony, as well as a delicious lunch prepared by the masterful chefs of The Osthoff Resort.
We also have the option to choose “Pay it Forward” tickets, which a Spirit Award nominee the opportunity to attend this meaningful event. By attending this event, your support helps honor our community’s changemakers while uplifting the work of your local United Way and our Volunteer Center.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us in celebrating the heart of our community – its volunteers – and the lasting impact they create.
For detailed information on currently available Spirit Award sponsorship opportunities, click here. Sponsorships are due by April 3rd, 2025.
For currently available sponsorship opportunities, please contact Katelyn Piper, Chief Philanthropy Officer, at katelyn@uwofsc.org.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 NOMINEES
- Froedert & Medical College of Wisconsin
- HSA Bank
- Oostburg State Bank
GROUP OR TEAM VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINEES
- Anjenette Pond & Kate Miller
- Great Marriages Mentor Couples
- Love Inc's Furniture Ministry Team
- Sheboygan Jaycees
- Sheboygan South High School Faculty
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINEES
- Wayne Bennin
- Peggy Brennan
- Sharon Brulla
- Judy Diener
- Phyllis Schippers
- Judy Schmidt
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARD NOMINEES
- Black-American Community Outreach
- Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center
- Lighthouse Recovery Community Center
- Never Give Up
- The Production Farm
TRANSFORMATIVE PHILANTHROPY AWARD NOMINEES
- Sheb Deck
- Jenna Illarmendi
- Richard & Kristin Bemis
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
- James Basler
- Allison Blake
- Jim Chapman
- Alexis Corbett
- Pam Dekker
- Michael Finney
- Char Gumm
- Deborah Hoerres
- Marie Loehrke
- Berta Meyer
- Randy Meyer
- Anastacio "Chach" Molina Jr.
- Amy Reinemann
- Doreen Salkowski
- Greg Schoemer
- Kathy Scott
- Abby Sigler
- Danielle Smith
- Nichola Suprick
- Chris Tempas
- Marlene Verstraate
YOUTH VOLUNTEER STAR AWARD NOMINEES
- Annabelle Paulsen
- Sophia Lieffring & Yesenia Vera
- Emmaline Miller
- Mattea Abhold
