United Way of Greater Niagara to host 10th annual meeting & awards breakfast

Several Niagara County individuals & organizations to be honored for contributions to Niagara Region

United Way of Greater Niagara will host its 10th annual meeting and awards breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday, April 3, at the Niagara Riverside Resort (formerly Four Points Sheraton), 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. The event will celebrate the success of UWGN’s 2019 annual campaign, which raised over $1 million to provide vital funding to 29 agencies in Niagara County.

Additionally, the following individuals and organizations will be honored for their commitment and contributions to United Way of Greater Niagara and the Niagara Region:

• Norman Sinclair Humanitarian Award: Nick Rosenberg
• Joseph C. Weber III Think Positive, Think United Way Award: Nicholas Maniccia
• Horizon Award: Orleans/Niagara BOCES
• President’s Award: Olin Corp. and USW Local 4-0598
• Service Cup Award: HANCI
• Volunteer of the Year Award: Sunrise Optimist Club
• Shining Star Award: Women United of Niagara
• AFL/CIO Russell Quarantello Community Service Award: The Quarantello family

“Our annual meeting and awards breakfast gives us an opportunity each year to honor many of the deserving individuals and organizations that give of their time and talents for the betterment of our community,” said Robert Kazeangin, board chair of United Way of Greater Niagara. “This year’s award recipients are a prime example of how living out United Way’s mission can make a tremendous impact on so many lives throughout Niagara County.”

Sponsors of this year’s annual meeting include National Grid, KeyBank, Olin Corp., Morgan Stanley, Women United of Niagara, Niagara Riverside Resort, and Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.
Tickets for the event are $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the United Way of Greater Niagara’s office at 716-731-4580.