Southern Region Supporters Recognized During Annual Celebration

The Greater Manchester / Derry / Salem areas are home to some of New Hampshire’s most dedicated and generous individuals and organizations. Granite United Way recently honored several individuals and organizations during their recent Merrimack County Annual Campaign Celebration on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester.

"Many of the supporters we are celebrating this evening have been dedicated to United Way for many years and we are grateful for the generosity of this community," said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way. "It’s a privilege to work among such energetic and dedicated community supporters."

Governor Maggie Hassan spoke to the crowd about the importance of working together to make a better community and acknowledged each of the award recipients for their contributions to the region.

Those honored during the event included:

GIVE Awards

Hannaford / Delhaize America

Pro Con Incorporated

ADVOCATE Awards

William and Kathleen Gillett

Salem School District

VOLUNTEER Awards

Aaron Nolin from St. Mary’s Bank

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

 New Partner Award

Cityside Management Corporation

Chairman's Award

Merrimack Mortgage

Employee Campaign Coordinator Award

Donna Courchesne from True Value

Patrick Tufts also extended sincere thanks to Steve Webb, NH Market President for TD Bank who has chaired the local 2012 United Way campaign.

The annual event was sponsored by Centrix Bank, Cityside Management Corporation, Dartmouth Hitchcock Manchester, Lincoln Financial Group and Public Service of New Hampshire.

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