United Way of Porter County CEO Honored with Prestigious Award in 2015

United-Way-of-Porter-County-CEO-Honored-with-Prestigious-Award-2015On Dec. 8, United Way of Porter County (UWPC) President/CEO Sharon Kish was honored with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. After serving in her position for over 14 years, Kish will retire at the end of this calendar year.

Presented by State Senator Ed Charbonneau at Kish’s retirement event, the Sagamore of the Wabash Award honors distinguished leaders in the state of Indiana who have positively impacted Hoosier heritage. Historically, the award has been given to astronauts, presidents, artists, musicians, politicians and local citizens. Kish has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those living in Porter County.

“It's truly humbling to receive this award,” Kish said. “It's been such an honor to serve our county over the past 14 years. I'm going to miss United Way, but I'm looking forward to exploring new ways to serve as I enter into retirement.”

Additionally, Kish received the following honors: Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky had the United States flag flown over Congress in Kish’s honor

Indiana Senator Joseph Donnelly presented Kish with a letter of commendation

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas proclaimed December 8, 2015, as Sharon Kish Day and presented her with a key to the city

Barb Young of the Porter County Community Foundation presented Kish with the Making a Difference Award

Amber Alexander of the Portage Township YMCA recognized Kish’s service to UWPC partner agencies with the Advocate Award

For more information, please contact Melissa Castle-Kirincic at melissa@unitedwaypc.org, or call (219) 464-3583.

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the Porter County community through financial and volunteer resource development. United Way invests in 3 core strategies: Education, Financial Stability, and Health. We help nearly 40,000 Porter County residents per year build better lives. For more information, visit www.unitedwaypc.org, www.unitedforchildren.org, www.nwivolunteer.org or call 219-464-3583.