The countdown is on. In less than two weeks, United Way of Southwest Alabama will come together with community members, supporters, and partners to celebrate the impact we are making across the region. The 2025 Annual Meeting presented by Gulf Distributing will take place on Wednesday, October 1 at the Renaissance Mobile Battle House Hotel and Spa. The program will feature keynote speaker Tyrone Prothro, former University of Alabama football standout, along with a special presentation honoring individuals and organizations who help build a more resilient community.

In addition to hearing from Prothro, attendees will help recognize several individuals and organizations whose generosity and leadership continue to strengthen Southwest Alabama:

2025 Annual Meeting Award Honorees

  • Outstanding New Partner – QuikTrip
  • Outstanding Partner Agency – USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
  • Heart of Platinum – Frank Harkin
  • Outstanding Community Partner – Mobile County Public School System
  • Philanthropist of the Year – Elliot Maisel
  • Spirit of the United Way – Kimberly-Clark

These honorees represent the very best of what it means to live united. Their work helps create opportunity, provide stability, and inspire others to act. We are also grateful to the generous sponsors who are helping make this celebration possible:

Change Maker Sponsors

  • Gulf Distributing
  • Alabama Media Group
  • Publix Charities

Community Champion Sponsor

  • APM Terminals
  • Kimberly-Clark

Hope Builder Sponsors

  • BankPlus
  • Herlihy Family Law
  • Mobile Airport Authority
  • Regions
  • Revelry Bloom
  • Thames Batre
  • University of South Alabama and USA Health

Impact Partner Sponsors

  • Airbus
  • Alabama Power
  • Alabama Port Authority
  • Burr Forman
  • Carr Riggs & Ingram
  • Goodwill Gulf Coast
  • Harper Technology
  • Hasser Enterprises
  • Integrity Roofing and Contracting
  • Middle Bay Boat Company
  • Mobile City Council
  • Panini Senior Bowl
  • Servis1st
  • The Learning Tree
  • Mobile Chamber
  • Wilkins Miller
  • Embrace Alabama Kids
  • Spire Inc.
  • Via Health Fitness and Enrichment

Tickets and sponsorships are available now at https://UnitedWayAM25.eventbrite.com. This is your opportunity to help recognize those creating real change across Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties. United Is The Way.

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