CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region hosted a campaign celebration and luncheon Monday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Close to 270 supporters attended the fundraising event.

United Way CEO Valerie Guzman said the luncheon served as a special occasion to recognize donors, volunteers, partner agencies and community members.

The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Brandi Fricklin, Valerie Guzman, Stephanie Knight, & Leah Smith at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Erica Mitchell, Tracey Dill, Brian Hassett, & Valerie Guzman at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Representatives of Bridgestone Metalpha at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Representatives of Montgomery County at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Brian Hassett, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Nashville speaking at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Jeff Harris & Valerie Guzman at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Representatives from Publix Super Markets at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Diedre Ward, Jeff Harris, & Sherry Robertson at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Representatives from the City of Clarksville at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Tommy Bates & Jeff Harris at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden & Jeff Harris at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Jay Albertia & Jeff Harris at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
O’Neal Wiggins & Jeff Harris at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Jeff Harris speaking at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Guzman, speaking at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
O’Neal Wiggins speaking at the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Annual Campaign Celebration & Luncheon on May 22, 2023. (Lee Erwin)

“This was a celebration of our community and a celebration of our workplaces that contribute and give to our community every day. We gave awards, we told the story of us, and we introduced the new part of us,” Guzman said.

GET INVOLVED: For more information on local charities and how you can help them, go to ClarksvilleStrong.com.

Award winners included:

  • Outstanding United Way Board Member: Oneal Wiggins.
  • Director’s Award: Jay Albertia with Progressive Directions Inc.
  • Ambassador Award: Montgomery County Government.
  • Way to Grow Award: QuikTrip.
  • Inspire Award: Bridgestone Metalpha.
  • Robert R. Welch Founders Award: Legend’s Bank.
  • Ben C. Parks Award: F&M Bank.
  • Volunteer Leadership Award: City of Clarksville.
  • Above and Beyond Award: Deidre Ward and Sherry Robertson.

A new award this year was the Workplace Campaign Increase Award, which went to Tri-Star Beverage, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, F&M Bank, Jenkins & Wynne, and Premier Medical. Publix Super Market was recognized as the top campaign contributor.

The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region serves Montgomery, Houston, and Stewart Counties in Middle Tennessee. Twenty-three local nonprofit partner agencies and 30-plus programs that meet the critical needs of families and individuals in the community.

To learn more about the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, visit liveunitedclarksville.org or call 931-647-4291.