United Way appreciation luncheon

Attendees at the United Way of Bedford County appreciation luncheon enjoyed chicken breast, rice and salad, along with other treats. More than 80 attended the event.

Jostens was recognized by United Way of Bedford County for having the best employee campaign kickoff event. Ricky Davis of Jostens accepted the award from campaign chairman Tonya Davis.

Bedford County government won United Way of Bedford County's Derryberry Award for the best United Way employee campaign by an organization with 100 or more employees. County Mayor Eugene Ray, left, accepted the award from campaign chairman Tonya Davis (who became a county employee herself this month, taking office as trustee).

The Center for Family Development won United Way of Bedford County's Advocate Award for the best United Way employee campaign by an organization with fewer than 100 employees. Sue Fletcher, left, accepted the award from campaign chairman Tonya Davis.

The City of Shelbyville was recognized by United Way of Bedford County for the most growth in its employee campaign, 64 percent from 2008 to 2009. Mayor Wallace Cartwright, left, and City Manager Michael Dill, right, accepted the award from campaign chairman Tonya Davis.