Company Recognition
United Way of East Central Iowa is grateful for the tremendous support from eastern Iowa companies and employees. The generous contributions are a testimony to the great commitment businesses and individuals have for improving lives and helping those most in need. Thank you!
Half Million & Million Dollar Awards
2010 Million Dollar Plus Awards
Rockwell Collins – $2,166,066
AEGON USA – $1,857,957
Half Million Dollar Awards
General Mills – $621,914
The Hall-Perrine Foundation – $551,682
Business of the Year Award
Each year during United Way’s Volunteer Recognition event, an outstanding company in the community is recognized with the Business of the Year Award. The recipient of this award consistently possesses dedication and commitment to the community by supporting United Way, displaying and executing a “model” campaign, actively promoting a leadership giving culture and exhibiting a professional leadership team that executes the campaign.
The 2010 Business of the Year Award was presented to:
Collins Community Credit Union
Kirkwood Community College
Whirlpool/Amana and I.A.M. Local 1526
Top Company Coordinators & Leader Awards
AEGON USA – 2010 Committee; Alliant Energy – 2010 Committee; Area Substance Abuse Council – Dedric Doolin; Cargill, Inc. – Brad Blaser, Nicole Buss,Jaimie Hanson & Chuck Hennes; Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust – James Klein & Cathy Lopez; Cedar Rapids Community Schools – 2010 Committee; City of Cedar Rapids – Joy Huber; Clifton Gunderson – Jeanne McAdam; D.C. Taylor Co. – Joe Fecht, Rob Harvey & Joyce Tryon; GE Capital – Joe Dunwald & Brad Tucker; General Mills, Inc. – Andy Kilborn, Debi Smith & Julie Sychra; Gordmans – Amber Hampton; Henry Russell Bruce – Dianne Maloney; Howard R. Green Company – Jennifer Jackson & Jennifer Winter; Hunter’s Specialties – Mike Moore & Jeanne Schlesinger; Kirkwood Community College – Kathy Kaiser & Steve Ovel; MSI Mold Builders, Inc. – Rita Knutsen; NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC – Jeanne West; Penford Products Co. – Lisa Wade; Quaker Foods & Beverages – 2010 Committee; Rapids Wholesale Equipment – Geri Schmitt; Rockwell Collins – Patrick Allen; Schimberg Co. – Paul Kearney; Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. – Jill Sutton; Sourcemedia – 2010 Committee; United Fire Group – 2010 Committee; Whirlpool-Amana Refrigeration Products – 2010 Committee; Yellowbook – 2010 Committee.
2010 Pacesetter Company / Challenge Grant
Van Meter Industrial provided a $50,000 Matching Grant to this year’s campaign. This helped United Way collect over $50,000 in new and increased donations.
Step Up Challenge
Sweepstakes which awarded $15,000 in donated prizes throughout the campaign. Grand prizes included a $2,500 Debit Card furnished by Banker’s Trust, a $2,500 Gas Card from Hawkeye Convenience Stores, $2,500 in home furnishings from Smulekoff’s, and a $2,500 home entertainment package donated by Van Meter Industrial.
