At Orrville Area United Way, we believe in celebrating the volunteers who make a lasting impact on our community. Each year, we recognize individuals whose dedication and service embody the spirit of giving through two special awards:
The Gene & Mickey Workman Lifetime Achievement Award – Established in 1987, this award honors those who have shown a lifelong commitment to volunteerism and the work of Orrville Area United Way.
The Patti Ayers "Yes!" Award – Since 2004, this award has recognized volunteers who go above and beyond, always saying "Yes!" to helping others.
We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals whose efforts continue to inspire others!
Gene & Mickey Workman Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
2023 - Walter Samson
2021 - Phil McFarren
2020 - Karen Shultz
2019 - Karen Shultz
2018 - Deb Bukovitz
2017 - Jeff Eshelman
2016 - Carolyn & Ralph Keplar
2015 - David & Kerry Pickett
2014 - Chris Davis & Annette S. Fejes
2013 - Amberly Wolf
2012 - Lyle Baker
2011 - Harold Berkey
2010 - Karen Milley
2009 - Dr. Jack Kristofco
2008 - Jack Runion
2007 - Rod Steiger
2006 - Lynn V. Horner
2005 - Wilma Raynor
2004 - Charles “Chuck” Dolezal
2002 - Mickey Workman
2001 - Steve Seifried
2000 - Patti Ayers
1999 - Dr. Mike Guster
1998 - Francis Smucker
1997 - Judy Kropf
1996 - Gene Workman
1995 - Paul J. Paparone
1994 - Bob & Jessie Hershey
1993 - Frank Seifried
1992 - Dave Davis
1991 - Mitzi Geiser
1990 - Herb Sollenberger
1989 - Bob Maiwurm
1988 - Bruce Schantz
1987 - Donna Dale Davis
Patti Ayers "Yes!" Award Recipients
2023 - Shane Scarbrough
2022 - Sarah Colucy
2021 - Kevin Hare & Liz Bogucki
2020 - Susan Tucker
2019 - Mike Oliver
2018 - Jeff Eshelman
2017 - Maria Galan
2016 - Kristin Lorson
2015 - Phil McFarren
2014 - Ron & Melissa Contini
2013 - Chad Wyckoff
2012 - Jason Ayers
2011 - Denise Rehm
2010 - Patty Carr
2009 - David & Kerry Pickett
2008 - Amberly Wolf
2007 - Annette S. Fejes
2006 - Chris Davis
2005 - Rod Steiger
2004 - Peg Miller