According to United
Way Executive Director Barry Lessow, "The Be More Awards event
is one way we can thank all the community members who Live
United by volunteering to assist individuals and agencies in our
area. We were thrilled to be involved in this evening and
congratulate all those nominated."
For more information about the event,
including a slide show illustrating the impact of volunteers, a
complete list of nominees and those recognized previous year, visit
http://bloomington.in.gov/bemore. For more information about
volunteering in this area, visit
http://www.monroeunitedway.org/volunteer.
The event, hosted by the City of
Bloomington Volunteer Network, is co-sponsored by United Way of Monroe County,
the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, IU Credit
Union, and WTIU Public Television.
On
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the Buskirk-Chumley
theater will be packed to honor the volunteers who assist in every
aspect of Monroe County life. Ten volunteers
in nine categories will be awarded Be More Awards and a $500 cash
award for their volunteer organization
at the April 5, 2011
ceremony. 
