Nominations sought for United Way's Rose Brader Community Service Award

William O'Boyle, The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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Mar. 16—WILKES-BARRE — Bill Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, Monday said the Rose Brader Award "recognizes Rose's spirit and service and honors those whose volunteer efforts make our community an even better place."

Jones said nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 "Rose Brader Community Service Award."

The award is named in honor of the late Rosalie Brader, a 31-year employee of the United Way, who devoted extensive volunteer time and talent towards numerous local health and human service organizations throughout the Wyoming Valley.

The award recognizes an adult volunteer over the age of 18, who has performed volunteer work within the Wyoming Valley to benefit an individual, group, or special cause within the past year.

"The Rose Brader Award is really special to the United Way of Wyoming Valley, Jones said. "Rose was employed by the organization for 31 years. While the organization changed quite a bit from 1948 to 1979, Rose consistently advocated for people, families, and the community. She was truly a servant-leader and respected by all."

The award has been presented to more than 40 individuals in our community, recognizing their extraordinary commitment to helping others.

Nominations can be submitted online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rosebraderaward.

Deadline for submission is April 30, 2021.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Deemer at jdeemer@unitedwaywb.org, or 570-270-9114.

Past winners of the

Rose Brader Award

1980 Gary Van Scoy

1981 Harry Hickman

1982 Anthony D'Elia

1983 CeCe McCarthy

1984 Barbara Chippel

1985 Ruth O'Dell

1986 Fannie Rokus

1987 Sophie Cohen

1988 Joseph DeVizia

1989 Hanna Janjigian .

1990 Ruth & Kim Borland

1991 Sandy Rifkin

1992 Ann Yedlock

1993 Sally Teller Lottick

1994 Leroy Martin

1995 Charles H. Miner, Jr.

1996 Rose Marie Panzitta

1997 William V. Lewis, Jr.

1998 Rose Tucker

1999 Myrle Coolbaugh

2000 Joseph Pringle

2001 John Maday

2002 Jean Pierkowski

2003 William Jones

2004 Mary Law

2005 Virginia Denn

2006 Irene Transue

2007 Mary Kay Pettinger

2008 Anna Mary McHugh

2009 Betty Griesmer

2010 Lois Myers

2011 Alice Baran

2012 Kate Button

2013 Gary Williams

2014 Terri Novak

2015 Joanne Namey

2016 Christopher Concert

2017 Mary Anne Fedrick

2018 Rabbi Larry Kaplan

2019 Bill O'Boyle

2020 Keri Degnan

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