The United Way of Greater Mercer County Board of Directors would like to our 6th Annual United in Impact Awards!
Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake
334 S Post Rd,
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
The annual event celebrates community champions who demonstrate leadership, passion, and a commitment to a thriving and equitable community in their everyday life as well as share similar values with UWGMC.
Proceeds from the event will directly provide food, rental and utility assistance, health insurance access, tax preparation services, financial coaching, college planning and other resources to help individuals and families get ahead. There are over 66,000 families in Mercer County struggling to make ends meet.
2026 Awards:
Live United Corporate Award:
Recognizes the corporate and personal commitment to building a stronger, equitable, and thriving community.
Community Quarterback Award:
Recognizes an individual who has shown true leadership, dedication, and passion for helping the community.
Distinguished Young Leader Award:
Recognizes a exemplary young leader that embodies UWGMC’s mission and champions equity and access in their everyday life.
The Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award:
Recognizes an individual or group who exemplifies Eugene Marsh’s commitment to mental health, veterans, diversity, and anti-racism and who give back to the community. The awardee also personifies Eugene Marsh’s three core values: Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
Check out event photos from 2025!
Check out event photos from 2024
Check out event photos from 2022
For more information please contact
Sandra Toussaint at sandra.toussaint@uwgmc.org or 609-896-1912
VISIONARY SPONSOR
PARTNER SPONSORS
DEVOTEE SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSOR
Live United Corporate Award
Recognizes the corporate and/or personal commitment to building a stronger, equitable, and thriving community.
TBD
Community Quarterback Award
Recognizes an individual who has shown true leadership, dedication, and passion for helping the community.
TBD
Distinguished Young Leader Award
Recognizes an exemplary young leader that embodies UWGMC’s mission and champions equity and access in their everyday life.
TBD
Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award
Recognizes an individual, group, or organization that exemplifies Eugene Marsh’s commitment to mental health, veterans, diversity, and anti-racism and who give back to the community. The awardee also personifies Eugene Marsh’s three core values: Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
TBD
Sponsorship Opportunities Information Coming Soon
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Brief remarks during the Impact Awards Gala
- Full screen digital ad
- Inclusion in UWGMC’s social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Recognition at sponsor level on reception signage
- Recognition at sponsor level in UWGMC’s Annual Report
- Press release acknowledgment
- Invitations for three (3) to exclusive pre-event reception (Date TBA)
- Table for ten (10) at the Impact Awards Gala
- Opportunity to distribute collaterals/giveaways at one (1) UWGMC event
- Co-branding on program communications (e.g. flyers, website)
- Membership to United Way' Tocqueville Society (national benefits)
- Feature article in one (1) monthly e-newsletter
- Listing under Caring Corporations on UWGMC website
- Logo Placement on UWGMC website – one (1) year
- Full screen digital ad
- Inclusion in UWGMC’s social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Recognition at sponsor level on reception signage
- Recognition at sponsor level in UWGMC’s Annual Report
- Press release acknowledgment
- Invitations for three (3) to exclusive pre-event reception (Date TBA)
- Table for ten (10) at the Impact Awards Gala
- Feature article in one (1) monthly e-newsletter
- Listing under Caring Corporations on UWGMC website
- Logo Placement on UWGMC website – one (1) year
- Full screen digital ad
- Inclusion in UWGMC’s social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Recognition at sponsor level on reception signage
- Recognition at sponsor level in UWGMC’s Annual Report
- Press release acknowledgment
- Invitations for two (2) to exclusive pre-event reception (Date TBA)
- Table for ten (10) at the Impact Awards Gala
- Listing under Caring Corporations on UWGMC website
- Logo Placement on UWGMC website – one (1) year
- Full screen digital ad
- Inclusion in UWGMC’s social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Recognition at sponsor level on reception signage
- Recognition at sponsor level in UWGMC’s Annual Report
- Invitations for two (2) to exclusive pre-event reception (Date TBA)
- Five (5) complimentary tickets to the Impact Awards Gala
- Listing under Caring Corporations on UWGMC website
- Full screen digital ad
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Impact Awards Gala
- Inclusion in UWGMC’s social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Recognition at sponsor level on reception signage
- Recognition at sponsor level in UWGMC’s Annual Report
- Listing under Caring Corporations on UWGMC website
Ads will be displayed during the event and on the UWGMC website page.
The artwork will appear as submitted. To ensure the best quality, please provide a digital file following the below guidelines:
- Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 4.75" tall
- Files should be in full-color CMYK
- Do not include any printer marks, such as bleeds or trims, and turn all fonts into outlines
- Press quality (300dpi) .jpg, .png, or PDF file
PLEASE SUBMIT ARTWORK TO JOHN.SANTANA@UWGMC.ORG SUBJECT: ARTWORK
BY April 1, 2025.
Table/Ticket Prices Coming Soon
For more information please contact
Sandra Toussaint at sandra.toussaint@uwgmc.org or 609-896-1912
Live United Award
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, accepted by Wendy Morriarty, RN, MPH, Chief Medicaid Officer, 2025
- Patrick L. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank NJ, 2024
- Bristol Myers Squibb, 2023
- Jeannine Cimino, 2022
- NJM Insurance Group- Michael Van Wagner, 2021
Community Quarterback Award
- Susan L. Swatski, Esq., Partner at Hill Wallack LLP, 2025
- Denise Mariani, Esq., Civil Trial Attorney at Stark & Stark, 2024
- Kemi Alli, M.D., 2023
- Hal English, 2022
- Frank Lucchesi, 2021
Advocate Award
- Hon. Tennille R. McCoy, Assemblywoman, New Jersey’s 14th Legislative District, 2025
- Ida Jackson Woods, AVP and Chief Diversity Officer for ETS, 2024
- Stanley N. Katz, 2023
- Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, 2022
- Diane Grillo, 2021
Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award
- Jeannine LaRue, Partner at Moxie Strategies, 2025
- Edward W. Bullock, President of the board of trustees of The Trenton Literacy Movement, Inc., 2024
- Craig Kramer, 2023
- Rider University & Gregory G. Dell'Omo, 2022
- Late Eugene Marsh, 2021
