United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce nominations are now open for the 2026 Volunteer Impact Awards. We’re honored to once again celebrate the remarkable volunteers whose service made a meaningful difference in 2025! 

This year’s event takes place on Thursday, April 16 with breakfast at 8:15am followed by the awards presentation beginning at 9:00am. 

The Impact Awards recognize volunteers in the following categories: 

• Up & Coming Volunteer Award – Honors an individual age 18 or younger who has shown initiative in community involvement.
• Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award – Celebrates an individual with a lifelong commitment to volunteerism and significant contributions to the community.
• Volunteer of the Year Award – Recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond through volunteerism in the past year.
• Volunteer Leadership Award – Acknowledges a volunteer demonstrating exceptional leadership and community impact.
• Team Volunteer Award – Honors a team that has volunteered together on a community project.