Events

Whether you participate as an attendee, a volunteer or a sponsor, our events offer a great way to show your support for our community.

 

2012 Community Spirit Awards

Community Spirit Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a difference in our community through their involvement with United Way KW.

Congratulations to this year’s nominees! We hope you'll join us at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday February 29, 2012, when we honour all nominees and announce the winners at our annual Community Spirit Awards breakfast. This is a free event generously hosted and sponsored by Waterloo Inn.

 Please REGISTER HERE for the event.

 We hope to see you there!

 

Annual Celebrity Event Honouring LISA LAFLAMME
November 25th, Federation Hall

 Special Guests:
 JEFF HUTCHESON, Canada AM, LLOYD  ROBERTSON, W5, 
 JULIE OSBORNE, Maclean's, JAMES DUTHIE, NHL on TSN

 WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!
 View the video blog by students from Conestoga College School of
 Media and Design. View the photo blog by professional
 photographer Danny Bailey.

 SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!

 Did you get SNAP'd at the event? Click here to find out!

 
Day of Caring - September 21, 2011

Day of Caring is an opportunity for workplaces, organizations, and members of the community to get connected with local agencies and community groups by donating their time to help make a difference.  Day of Caring 2011 has come and gone, but its impact won't soon be forgotten. Our sponsor, Manulife Financial, pulled out all the stops to spread the message about the importance of volunteerism and giving back to the community. For more information and a whole lot of photos, click here. DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATE! Our next Day of Caring is September 19, 2012.

 

2011 Community Spirit Awards

We celebrated our Community Spirit Awards on February 25th at the Waterloo Inn.   Thank you to all the Award Sponsors and special thanks to our breakfast and venue sponsors; Research in Motion and Waterloo Inn.  Congratulations Award Winners! Special thanks to our Breakfast Sponsors, Research In Motion And The Waterloo Inn.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

  

      

    

Victor Zamin, Chair of the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce Dave Fitzpatrick as recipient of the 2011 United Way President’s Award, which honours outstanding service contribution by a board member. Dave's long history with United Way started when he was an account executive in the insurance division. He then spent 4 years on our Campaign Cabinet as Chair for the insurance division before becoming Chair of the Campaign Cabinet in 2005. He joined our board in 2006, serving as a board member and then as Chair. Over the last year, as Past Chair, Dave was instrumental in leading strategic restructuring discussions with United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries. Congratulations to Dave and thanks for his dedication and commitment.
   

 

2010 Leadership Reception with Olympian Clara Hughes

Six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes – the only Canadian to win medals at both the summer and winter Olympic Games – delivered a keynote address at our Leadership Thank You Event in partnership with KW Counselling on November 11, 2010 at Bingemans. 

Our Leadership Reception is held annually to thank United Way Leadership Donors – individuals who donate $1,000 or more in a one-year period. Their commitment and passion for positive social change is an inspiration. Many thanks to all of our Leadership Donors, and our Leadership sponsor, Manulife Financial.

 

 

2010 Celebrity Toast
Hail to the Chief...  Saluting Matt Torigian

The 2010 edition of our annual Celebrity Event saluted Waterloo Regional Police Chief Matthew Torigian. He is the ultimate protector, guardian and steward of our collective community trust. And did you know that he’s also addicted to American Idol?  We were delighted to pay tribute to this exceptional community leader.  

  

Event Sponsorship 

Our events attract key business and community leaders from across the Kitchener Waterloo area. Partnering with us for an event can help you gain increased visibility through:

  • prominent display of your logo on materials associated with the event, including advertising, invitations, tickets, signage and programs
  • exposure to our many volunteers and funded agencies, our other corporate supporters, and the local media
  • recognition of your contribution in event speeches, on our web site, through our social media outreach, in our newsletters, and in related communications and media materials

For more information about event sponsorship, please contact our Event Planner, Meg Lagrotta, at mlagrotta@uwaykw.org or 519-888-6100 ext. 232.