United Way of Central Oklahoma names volunteer award recipients
United Way of Central Oklahoma will honor three community leaders at its annual Snowflake Gala on Friday evening at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Dave Carpenter, president and chief operating officer at American Fidelity Assurance Company, is the recipient of the Ray Ackerman Leadership Award. According to a news release, this award recognizes those who share his tireless efforts and devotion to the United Way mission and set the standard for volunteering, leadership and caring. Carpenter has been involved with the United Way of Central Oklahoma for more than 20 years in many leadership capacities. For the past three years, Carpenter has helped ensure that long-term needs of communities affected by the May 2013 tornadoes are being met by serving on the Disaster Fund Committee.
Another honoree at the gala is George E. Young Sr., a member of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives and CEO of Young Management Consulting. He is the recipient of the John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award, which recognizes individuals who share the Rexs’ vision in finding long-term solutions to community needs.
Dennis Jaggi, managing partner for EnCap Flatrock Midstream, is the recipient of the Richard H. Clements Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors individuals who have a lifelong dedication to volunteering, leadership and philanthropy not only to United Way but to the community as a whole. Jaggi served as campaign chairman and chairman of the board of the United Way of Central Oklahoma in the late 1990s, according to a news release.
“We are truly honoring three of our community’s best this year,” said Debby Hampton, president and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma, in a news release. “We commend them for their outstanding commitment to strengthening our community and appreciate all the ways they have contributed to United Way, our Partner Agencies and our community. Their work is admirable and inspiring.”
The 15th Annual United Way of Central Oklahoma Snowflake Gala is set for 6 p.m. Friday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St. For more information about United Way of Central Oklahoma, go online to www. unitedwayokc.org or call 236-8441.