Celebrating Unity

United Way of Yellowstone County’s Community Leaders Luncheon is an annual event dedicated to celebrating collaboration between UWYC and other community leaders. These business partners and their employees generously donate their time, money, and voices to our work. To express our gratitude, we gave out awards to recognize their achievements. 

Workplace campaign funds go towards a variety of our programs. Some of these include after school care for children, support for homeless families, free books for children, and more. UWYC also uses funds to uplift other nonprofits in the community. 

Employee Campaign Coordinators

An Employee Campaign Coordinator is a vital link between UWYC and employees who support our cause. These ECC's are responsible for organizing and executing a campaign to raise money for UWYC in their own workplace and are often leaders in volunteering and advocacy. They are examples of leadership and dedication to the community. 

Award Recipients:

Shannon Breipohl, Alternatives, Inc.

Allyson Songstad, Billings Federal Credit Union

Cinthia Stitt, BMO Transportation Finance

Brittany Minhas, BMO Transportation Finance

Dawn Kuper, CHS Inc.

Valerie Ronquillo, City of Billings

Will Kent, Par Montana

Kathy Greco, RBC Wealth Management

Hailey Jacobs, RBC Wealth Management

Sarah Schroefel, TDS Fiber

Taylor Stephens, TDS Fiber

LaToya Contreraz, Valley Federal Credit Union

Aurora Cosgriffe, Valley Credit Union

Susan Espindola, Alternatives, Inc.

Lindsey Huntley, Marsh McLennan Agency

Danielle Campanella, Billings Clinic

Steven Wimmler, Eide Bailley

Nathan Hirsch, First Interstate Bank

Janice King, Head Start, Inc.

Mark Vinger, MDU

Janet D. Hardy, Phillips 66 Billings Refinery

Dominic Neameyer, Sanbell

Amy Schneider, Sanbell

Kimberly Guy, DOWL

Leslie Jochems, Scheels

Chris Olszewski, Billings Public Schools

Heather Fink Stambaugh, Riverstone Health

Spirit of Hope

The Spirit of Hope award recognizes a company that prioritizes social responsibility and giving back. The recipient of this award must be a company that embodies this commitment by championing the UWYC mission through fostering a workplace culture that values service and a strong workplace giving campaign. 

Award Recipients:

Scheels

Circle of Distinction

The Circle of Distinction award recognizes a 10% or more growth in giving from a company. This giving includes employee, total corporate, and special event giving.

Award Recipients:

Billings Federal Credit Union

RBC Wealth Management

Alternatives, Inc.

TDS Fiber

Pepsi

Corporate Volunteer Engagement

The Corporate Volunteer Engagement Award is pesented to companies whose employees extensively participated in volunteerism for UWYC. These companies engaged in large projects such as Day of Action and CommUnity Rally, as well as hosting smaller projects onsite, creating hygiene kits, and volunteering for CARE Academy.

Award Recipients:

TDS Fiber

Amazon WMT3

DA Davidson

Rocky Vista University

Champion of Possibility

The Champion of Possibility award recognizes outstanding corporate partners who go above and beyond to create new opportunities, inspire change, and open doors. These organizations demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and impact, turning possibility into reality for those we serve. Through sponsorships, or workplace campaigns, their dedications help drive meaningful change.

Mercedes-Benz of Billings

Mountain America Credit Union

Billings Clinic

Recognition for In-Kind

In-kind donations are a type of donation that does not involve monetary contributions, but rather, goods or services that translate to money and time saved. In-Kind donations are extremely important to the UWYC mission.

Award Recipients:

DOWL

Woods Pwr-Grip

All of these people and community organizations make the mission of UWYC possible, and we thank them for their contributions. This collaboration between local businesses and UWYC provides exposure for these organizations. By participating in employee campaigns, volunteering, and making donations, participants are making a statement that they support Yellowstone County. 

To learn more about becoming an employee campaign coordinator, click here.