On June 10, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) hosted the annual Giving From the Heart (GFH) Volunteer Awards at Conover Station to recognize and thank some of the most invaluable members of every nonprofit in the county.
This year’s group of 31 nominees was equally amazing as in the past with individuals who have donated their time for decades, to groups who never say no when presented a task, to youth who are setting a new standard for community outreach.
And once again, the winner of each nomination category received $500 from Piedmont Natural Gas to be paid to the non-profit organization of their choice.
The 2026 GFH winners
Youth Category: Banks Collins - The Corner Table
Group Category: Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center – Augustine Tutors: Jim and Linda Nanney
Individual Category: Leslie Hulbert – Malorie’s Place