Hundreds of Door County community members came together Tuesday evening in Sturgeon Bay to celebrate the United Way’s annual meeting and honor this year’s Bob Stiefvater “Magnificent” Volunteer Award winner.
Mary Ellen Smith, who was known as the “shot lady” from her work at the Door County Public Health Department giving children their vaccines, was the 2024 recipient. She has served on the HELP of Door County and Families Services of Northeast Wisconsin boards and worked with a group that developed the Door County Partnership of Children and Families, becoming the co-chair. The United Way has given the Bob Stiefvater “Magnificent” Volunteer Award every year since 1998.
Denise Stillman will be stepping down as the president of the United Way, with vice-president Andy Anderson assuming that role on the Board of Directors. Three outgoing board members were recognized for their dedication and service to the United Way: Heidi Neubauer and Jason Palmer for six years and Patti Vickman for three years.
The United Way also celebrated raising $800,728.42 during last year's annual campaign.
