CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With over 260 local supporters in attendance, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region hosted its Annual Membership Meeting and Campaign Celebration at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on May 24.

The event culminated a year that has been focused on aiding the recovery of families and individuals impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and United Way’s desire to inspire the community and provide hope for a brighter future.

Award winners at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Artist and United Way staff member Brandi Ficklin at he United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Valerie Guzman and Jeff Burkhart at the United Way Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region staff members at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way receives a $20,000 donation from CEMC at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests arrive at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Manna Cafe guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Manna Cafe receives a $10,000 donation from CEMC at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Keely Quinlan & Ashley Mynatt at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Membership Meeting & Campaign Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Steve Kemmer speaking at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Campaign Membership Meeting & Celebration on, May 24, 2022. (Lee Erwin)

Through Workplace Campaigns, grant funding from the City of Clarksville, and other grant/funding sources, United Way was able to exceed its original Campaign Goal for the 2021-22 year set at $1.5 million. Funds raised will impact the community through United Way’s local nonprofit partner agencies and potential United Way programs currently in development.

Additionally, United Way presented campaign awards during the event to recognize the outstanding achievements of the following local contributors, volunteers, and partners:

Above & Beyond Award: Lisa McClain of Montgomery County Government

Ben C. Parks Award: Legends Bank

Robert R. Welch Founders Award: Don Jenkins of Jenkins & Wynne & Jack Turner of Jack B. Turner & Associates

Highest Giving Campaign: Publix

Inspire Award: Erinne Hester, Montgomery County Assessor of Property

Way to Grow: Clarksville Academy

Ambassador’s Award: City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts

Volunteer Leadership Award: Jeff Harris, Montgomery County Government

Outstanding Board Members of the Year: Brandi King of Legends Bank & O’Neal Wiggins of Wiggins Medical Transit

Director’s Award: Pamela Holz of American Red Cross

Numerous other volunteers were recognized for their service, and incoming members of the Board of Directors were installed for a term of three years. Newly elected Executive Directors and those re-elected include: Jeff Harris – Montgomery County Government, President; O’Neal Wiggins – Wiggins Medical Transit, Vice President; Janet Wilson – CMC Industrial Development Board, Campaign Chair; Brandi King – Legends Bank, Secretary; Sam Jones – Legends Bank, Treasurer; Michelle Newell – Montgomery County Government; Ashley Mynatt – VIP Clarksville Magazine; Patrick Wilkerson – Planters Bank; and Kelly Replogle – Buffalo Wild Wings.

As part of their continuing partnership with their Community Care Fund grants, Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC), and the Tennessee Valley Authority donated $20,000 to the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region and Manna Cafe’s Stewart County Food Distribution Program.

United Way would like to thank the many donors and supporters in the community for making this possible. The event concludes United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region’s 2021-2022 campaign season. For more information about UWGCR, visit liveunitedclarksville.org.