UVic wins inaugural community impact award

Community spirit is alive and well on campus, and it was recognized on March 26th at the United Way’s 2013 awards ceremony at the Empress Hotel. UVic was the recipient of the UW’s inaugural Community Impact Spirit Award, which recognizes the campaign that has made the greatest impact on our community. While UVic didn’t raise the most money overall, we raised the largest amount ($214,483, or 92 per cent of our total) that will go directly to the United Way for its key impact areas: kids, community and poverty. The remaining eight percent was designated to other specific charities, by donor request. Dr. Mary Ellen Purkis, Chair of UVic’s 2013 United Way Campaign, accepted the award on behalf of the university. “We had a great team for this campaign and our donors responded with enthusiasm and generosity every step of the way,” she said. “Well done!”