2022 HOMETOWN HEROES MAGAZINE

Page 50 2022 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May / June 2022 The final award went to the United Way of Logan County. The $5,000 award will be used to advance the United Ways Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. The check was accepted by United Way Administrator Patty Becker and board members Stacy May, Nichole Folkman, Sheila Nelson and Vicky Wachendorf. Before gathering everyone together for a group photo, Clarkson acknowledged that Mayor Tracy Welch was on hand for the awards. Welch spoke briefly saying that he wanted to acknowledge and thank all the award recipients as well as Eaton for all the work they do to make our community better. He said that the money and the work spoke to the generosity of our community and the desire to serve those in need. Welch was invited to join in for the group photo. With award ceremony completed, it was time for Evers to say thank you before staff headed back to their various work stations for the rest of their day. The selection team at Eaton collects applications for grant funding each year. To learn more about how to apply for annual funding for your not-for-profit contact the Eaton offices in Lincoln. [Nila Smith]