United Way Recognizes Workplace Volunteers at Awards Luncheon

Published on: 2019/04/18 - in News

The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington held an awards luncheon yesterday afternoon where workplace volunteers were recognized for making significant positive impacts on our community over the past year.

The organization says workplace campaigns directed by volunteers make up 70 per cent of its campaign dollars raised each year. Wednesday’s event – which took place at the Ramada Kingston Hotel and Conference Centre and sponsored by Bell and Diamond Hotels – also recognize labour groups and local media partners.

“Volunteers are critical to the success of the campaign and we have over 2,000 local volunteers who engage at all levels of the United Way” said Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFLA in a release. “We are grateful to everyone who shares their time and talent with the United Way. The support in our community is incredible and this day is an opportunity to honour and recognize some of the volunteers who have helped make a difference in our community”.

The luncheon – hosted by 98.3 FlyFM radio personalities Red & Ben and featuring guest speaker Mayor Bryan Paterson – saw several awards handed out, including Participation Awards, Achievement Awards and the “Voice of Community Award” in memory of Greg Hinton, presented by Bell.

Workplace Volunteer Award Winners

Platinum

Employee campaigns with a minimum of 90% participation & $100 per capita

Baker Tilly SEO LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canadian Mental Health Association
Kingston Community Credit Union
Kingston Youth Shelter
Loving Spoonful
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
Shared Support Services Southeastern Ontario
United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington
Youth Diversion

Gold

Employee campaigns with a minimum of 75% participation & $75 per capita

Assante Financial Management Ltd.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston
Girls Inc of Limestone, Algonquin and Lakeshore
Homestead Land Holdings
Kingston Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
KPMG LLP
Marc F. Raymond Opticians
Northland Power
Reliance Home Comfort
Southern Frontenac Community Services
Wilkinson & Co. LLP

Silver

Employee campaigns with a minimum of 65% participation & $65 per capita

Bell Technical Solutions
Costco
DuPont Canada
Kingston Military Family Resource Centre
March of Dimes Canada

Bronze

Employee campaigns with a minimum of 50% participation & $50 per capita

Andola Fibres Limited
BMO Financial Group
Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario
Family & Children’s Services of FL&A
Food Sharing Project
Goodyear Canada Inc.
HSBC Bank Canada
Kingston Home Base Housing
RBC Dominion Securities
Resolve Counselling Services Canada
Rural Frontenac Community Services
Secker Ross & Perry LLP
UPS
Withey Addison LLP
XCG Consultants Ltd

Achievement Awards

Keystone

Workplaces that raise $250,000 or more

Queen’s University
Empire Life
Limestone

Workplaces that raise $100,000 to $249,999

Goodyear Canada Inc.
Kingston Garrison
Sandstone

Workplaces that raise $50,000 to $99,999

BMO Financial Group
BMO Nesbitt Burns
City of Kingston
Correctional Service Canada
Homestead Land Holdings
INVISTA
LCBO
Novelis Inc.
RBC Dominion Securities
RBC Financial Group
Royal Military College

Cornerstone

Workplaces that raise $25,000 to $49,999

Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
Assurant Solutions
Bombardier Transportation
CIBC Financial Group
CIBC Wood Gundy
Costco
DuPont Canada
Joyceville Institution
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Limestone District School Board
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Providence Care
Utilities Kingston

Britton Smith Foundation Leadership Awards

Leaders of the Way (gifts of $1,200+) represent 40% of the campaign achievement. These awards recognize workplaces that make Leadership part of their campaign.

Ruby

Workplaces with more than 40 Leaders

Queen’s University
CFB Kingston
Emerald

Workplaces with 25 to 39 Leaders

Empire Life
Diamond

Workplaces with 10 to 24 Leaders

BMO Financial Group
BMO Nesbitt Burns
City of Kingston
Correctional Service Canada
Limestone District School Board
Providence Care
Royal Military College
Sapphire

Workplaces with 5 to 9 Leaders

Homestead Land Holdings
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
RBC Financial Group
St Lawrence College
Utilities Kingston

Special Awards

Local Love Award

Organizations and events that went above and beyond to reach out to the broader community or raise significant funds for the campaign.

Alma Mater Society – Queen’s University
Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre
BMO Financial Group
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Mental Health Association
CIBC Financial Group
CIBC Wood Gundy
Family & Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington
Kingston Community Credit Union
Kingston Police
LCBO
Northland Power
Parole Board of Canada
RBC Dominion Securities
RBC Financial Group
Scotiabank Financial Group
Students of Royal Military College of Canada
Students of St. Lawrence College
TD Financial Group

Media Partners Award

We are grateful to our media partners. Thank you for keeping the campaign alive in the hearts and minds of the residents of KFL&A

Bell Media Kingston
Corus Entertainment
Postmedia Network Inc.
Profile Kingston
Rogers Radio Kingston
Station 14
YourTV

Labour Award

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1974
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) District 27
Kingston and District Labour Council (KDLC)
United Steel Workers (USW) Local 343
Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of National Defence Employees (PDAC-UNDE) Local 641

Most Improved Award

Commercial: Reliance Home Comfort
Education: St Lawrence College
Finance: Scotiabank
Government: CFB Kingston
Healthcare & Agencies: KCHC
Manufacturing: Bombardier

Community Builder

Frulact Canada

Special Recognition Awards

KP Tours
St. Lawrence Parks Commission
City of Kingston
Correctional Service Canada
Bell Presents ‘Voice of Community’ Award

In memory of Greg Hinton

Dress for Success

Photo (cropped) – Ramada Kingston Hotel: Google