The following awards were presented during our 2025 Victory Celebration on Jan. 29, 2026.
2025 ECC of the Year
Evana Stone, Festival Foods
Evana was recognized with the ECC of the Year Award for her exceptional leadership of this year’s United Way campaign at Festival Foods. She introduced innovative fundraising events that raised awareness and support for United Way, including the crowd favorite pie the boss event.
2025 SCJ Loyal Contributor Award
Educators Credit Union
Educators Credit Union has been a long-standing and generous supporter of United Way, contributing both financial resources and a dedicated volunteer team to our initiatives. Beyond United Way, they are a key partner in the community, consistently stepping up to support local programs and causes.
2025 Micheal Batten Advancing the Common Good Award
Liz Powell
The Michael Batten Leadership Award recognizes individuals whose philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism create lasting change in Racine County. This year’s recipient, Liz Powell, has been a long-time supporter of United Way of Racine County and a champion for the Racine community. For more than 12 years, Liz has served as president and CEO of the Racine Community Foundation, an organization that invests over $3 million annually into local programs. She also has an impressive record of volunteer service throughout the community.
2025 Chairman's Award
E.C. Styberg Engineering Company
This year’s Chairman’s Award goes to E.C. Styberg Engineering Company, a longtime supporter of United Way. Their consistent involvement and strong commitment to Racine County have been hallmarks of the company’s legacy.
