MANKATO—Greater Mankato Area United Way presented its 2022 Volunteer Awards at its annual luncheon thanking volunteers from the past year.
At the event sponsored by United Prairie Bank, United Way CEO Barb Kaus and 2022 Campaign Chair Melanie VanRoekel recognized the importance of volunteers to United Way’s mission.
2022 Greater Mankato Area United Way Volunteer Awards
United Way Board Chair:
Kevin Velasquez, Blethen Berens
United Way 2022 Campaign Chair:
Melanie VanRoekel, United Prairie Bank
Volunteer of the Year Award (2):
Shirley Lawrence, retired
Sharon Olsen, retired
Community Impact Volunteer Award:
Steve Weisbecker, Lloyd Management
Community Champion Award (2):
Kaila Vollmer, Navitor Specialty Products
Scott Weilage, Wealth Centers of America
Partner Agency Champion Award:
Brandy Brink, Melinda Keim & Rick Sullivan, Beyond Brink Recovery Housing
Employee Campaign Leader of the Year Award (3):
Regional Sector: Amanda Kolander, Jay Zender State Farm Insurance
Public/Nonprofit Sector: Crystal Olson, Greater Mankato Growth
Private Sector: Carrie Verschelde, Atwood Management
