United Way honors local community volunteers by annually presenting the following awards:
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship
Shaw Industries partners with United Way of Northwest Georgia to offer the Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship to two high school seniors and/or juniors.
The scholarship is awarded annually during our Volunteer Awards Ceremony in April.
Don't forget to keep track of your 2024 volunteer hours!
Applications are due Friday, January 24, 2025, by 4:00 pm
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship Information and Instructions
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship Application
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Connie Woodward Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Whitfield County
The minimum hour requirement for one of United Way’s competitive adult awards is 100 hours.
Recipients who are nominated will have the opportunity of being awarded the Elaine Butler or Connie Woodward Award for outstanding volunteerism.
Recipients are awarded annually during our Volunteer Awards Ceremony in April.
Connie Woodward Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Application
Connie Woodward Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Whitfield County - Applications are due Friday, February 7, 2025.
2024 Award Recipient
Elaine Butler Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Murray County
The minimum hour requirement for one of United Way’s competitive adult awards is 100 hours.
Recipients who are nominated will have the opportunity of being awarded the Elaine Butler or Connie Woodward Award for outstanding volunteerism.
Recipients are awarded annually during our Volunteer Awards Ceremony in April.
Elaine Butler Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Application
Elaine Butler Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Murray County - Applications are due Friday, February 7, 2025.
2024 Award Recipient
2024 United Way Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
Presidential Service Award Eligibility
Youth Presidential Service Award Application
Youth Presidential Service Awards - Applications are due Friday, February 28, 2025.
Any individual, family, or group can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group:
Kids: Age 5-10
Teens: 11-15
Young Adults: Individual Age 16-25
Adults: Individual Age 26 +
Families and Groups: Two or more people, with each member contributing at least 25 hours toward the total.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award Criteria
Bronze Level
Kids: 26 to 49 hours
Teens: 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults: 100 to 174 hours
Adults: 100 to 249 hours
Family & Groups: 200 to 499 hours
Silver Level
Kids: 50 to 74 hours
Teens: 75 to 99 hours
Young Adults: 175 to 249 hours
Adults: 250 to 499 hours
Family & Groups: 500 to 999 hours
Gold Level
Kids: 75 hours or more
Teens: 100 hours or more
Young Adults: 250 hours or more
Adults: 500 hours or more
Family & Groups: 1000 hours or more
President's Call to Service Award
All Ages
4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime).
Click here for more information about the President's Volunteer Service Award