Fanshawe recognized as United Way ChangeMaker

Fanshawe celebrated as local ChangeMaker

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Each year the United Way of Elgin-Middlesex recognizes their ChangeMakers. ChangeMakers are people or teams who step up to make a difference. Through their energy, passion and commitment, they set an example. Each individual or group has found a way to help improve the local community.

This year, Fanshawe was nominated and selected to be recognized as the Outstanding Campaign Team - Large, by their United Way partners. "“Fanshawe College's campaign team rallied to raise over $100,000 for United Way this year! The entire committee worked diligently to plan events and promote the United Way campaign across Fanshawe. They came up with new and creative ways to fundraise money successfully. This included around $20,000 coming from special events, and over $80,000 from employee giving,” read the nomination. 

Fanshawe's campaign team was humbled by the recognition, quickly crediting the entire Fanshawe community with the success of Fanshawe's campaign. "As a Co-Chair for the Fanshawe Campaign I am always struck by the level of commitment of the team and the greater college community to the United Way," shared Darlene O'Neill, campaign co-chair and director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services. "We all recognize the vital importance of the difference United Way makes in our communities. This award belongs to everyone at Fanshawe – thank you for the recognition”.

As a new addition to the campaign team this year, Jeff Miles, campaign co-chair and associate dean, School of Language and Liberal Studies, added, "I am honoured to be part of Fanshawe’s United Way team. It is inspiring to see the commitment and enthusiasm the Fanshawe team has for our campaign. And thank you to the Fanshawe community for your generosity in supporting the United Way.”
 

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Labour Appreciation Awards

In additional to the ChangeMarker Awards, the the United Way of Elgin-Middlesex annually celebrates the contributions of local labour members who contribute to the United Way through fundraising, programs, boards and advocacy efforts. 

This year Fanshawe is proud to share that Amy Stark, champion coordinator and planner within the Faculty of Creative Industries, will be recognized with a Labour Appreciation Award. Amy will receive her award during a ceremony on the Jet Aircraft Museum on Tuesday, May 27. Amy joins an impressive list of Fanshawe employees who have received this recognition over the College's 30 year partnership with the United Way.