United Way announces 2025 campaign total at annual Awards Breakfast

SHARE NOW

The final total is in for the 2025 United Way Campaign, and it’s a big one — $1,038,706.00.

United Way officials announced the milestone Thursday morning during the organization’s annual Awards Breakfast, held at Otterbein Green Hills in West Liberty.

Becca McGillis, Executive Director, thanked donors and volunteers for their generosity and commitment, saying the campaign’s success reflects strong community support.

McGillis also thanked the 2025 Campaign Chairman, Dougie Boggs, for his endless hours of dedication and help.

Jennifer Wilcoxon, Becca McGillis, Dougie Boggs, Jamie Morley, and Colton Lowry

Several awards were presented recognizing outstanding contributions in 2025.

Honors included the Good Neighbor Award, along with Silver, Gold, and Double Gold Level distinctions.

The Good Neighbor Award went to:

  • Richwood bank
  • World Class Pastics
  • V-Teck Communications
  • Bridges Community Action
  • Quest Federal Credit Union
  • CoverLink Insurance
  • Kingsview Partners
  • Scott Family McDonald’s
  • TDH law
  • Civista Bank
  • Community Health and Wellness
  • American Honda Motor Company

In the Silver category:

  • Logan County Government Officer
  • City of Bellefontaine
  • Otterbein Greenhills Community
  • Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
  • West Lierty-Salem Schools

In the Gold category:

  • AGC Automotive/Belletech
  • Transportation Research Center
  • Bellefontaine City Schools
  • Benjamin Logan Schools
  • Indian Lake Schools
  • Daido Metal
  • Riverside Schools
  • Mary Rutan Health
  • Logan County Electric Cooperative
  • Powerbuilt
  • RTC Services
  • Middlefield Bank
  • Steve Autins Auto Group
  • Smith, Smith, and Montgomery law
  • PCPI Plastics
  • Lutheran Community Services
  • Midwest Educational Service Center

In the Double Gold category:

  • Robinson Investments/ Foster Logistics
  • Citizens Federal Savings and Loan
  • Logan County Chamber of Commerce

And last but not least, the Traveling Trophy categories:

  • NX Automotive was named the Top Giving Workplace

  • Center Point Energy earned the Highest Per Capita Small Business

  • Marker received the Highest Per Capita Large Business

Finally, a new honor was introduced this year with the Community Impact Award, presented to Tammy Gump as the inaugural recipient for her dedication and service to the community.

Tammy Gump and Becca McGillis
Becca McGillis, Colton Lowry, Tammy Gump, Jamie Morley

McGillis also shared a look ahead, announcing that Women United will return to Logan County in 2026.

The program had taken time off during leadership changes within the philanthropic hub, and its return is expected to strengthen community engagement and impact.

McGillis reflects on 2025, talks about honoring Gump & looks ahead at 2026: