The Live United Awards is Rappahannock United Way’s tribute to philanthropic efforts and measurable community impact. This event honors the exceptional commitment of organizations and individuals. Rappahannock United Way is committed to leading the community to give, advocate, and volunteer to impact the needs of the Greater Fredericksburg community.

Categories and Eligibility
Eligible individuals and organizations should reside or serve within Rappahannock United Way’s service area which includes the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Nominations can be made under these categories for individuals, groups, businesses and agencies that GIVE, ADVOCATE or VOLUNTEER in our community. Individuals can give, advocate and volunteer for any nonprofit or civic group in the community.

There are six award categories:

• Youth
• Adult
• Senior
• Group
• Business (for-profit)
• Organization/Agency (nonprofit)

Definitions:

• GIVE: Giving is the act of investing dollars to address community needs.
• ADVOCATE: Advocacy is the act of speaking out on behalf of a particular issue, idea, or person.
• VOLUNTEER: Volunteering is the act of dedicating time to a program that addresses community needs.

Recognition
One winner will be selected from each category. All nominees will be recognized at the event and in marketing activities. 

Reviewers
Reviewers for the awards will include volunteers representing a cross-section of community donors, advocates, and volunteers. Rappahannock United Way staff and community volunteers will make up the Live United Awards Committee that helps plan the event. A group of volunteers from this committee will take part in the scoring process. 

Recognition Event
Organizations and individual award winners in each category will be recognized at the LIVE UNITED Recognition event on Wednesday, April 13 at Fairview at River Club, Fredericksburg. The event will be held from noon. to 2:00 p.m.  Award winners will be provided free entry to the recognition event.  Other participants will be charged to cover the cost of the event.

Last Years Event
The Rappahannock United Way would like to thank everyone who participated and came to the 2010 Live United Celebration. We had a great turn out of people who came to celebrate everything that is done in our community to make a difference. Sound Doctrine volunteered their time to be the band for the event, and David Weadon, professional photographer, provided his services for a Live United photo shoot.

 Last year over 14,059 volunteers volunteered their time with nonprofit organizations in our community; volunteers offered over 140,590 hours of service to those in need. Volunteers have donated over $2.9 million in time to our community.

Nominations for last year’s Live United Awards were sought out from the whole community and we received an overwhelming response.  The quality was very high with some heart warming stories of individuals, groups, businesses and agencies that are dedicated to making our community a better place through their acts of giving, advocating and volunteering.

We look forward to making this year’s event bigger and better than last year and celebrating the people who make a huge impact on our community.

Official entry deadline: April 2 2011
EMail, Fax, Mail or deliver entries to:
Rappahannock United Way
PO Box 398, Fredericksburg VA 22404
Questions contact Shelby Beck sbeck@rappahannockuntiedway.org or
(540) 373 0041 x 314

2010 Award Winners

• Youth Category - Tania Awalegaonkar
  
  
• Adult Category - Jeron Hayes
  
  
• Senior Category - Frank McCarty
  
  
• Group Category - Bridge to Books Volunteers
  
  
• Business Category - WFLS-FM 93.3
  
  
• Agency Category - Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault

• LIVE UNITED Award- Jack Rowley