TEAM PLAYER Award

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Celebrating Volunteers Who Make Our Community Stronger

The United Way TEAM PLAYER Award recognizes outstanding volunteers who help local nonprofits, organizations and community efforts succeed. Presented in partnership with the St. Joseph Mustangs, this award celebrates the people who give their time, energy and heart to make a difference in the St. Joseph community. 

Nominate a Volunteer

What Is the TEAM PLAYER Award?

The United Way TEAM PLAYER Award program is a partnership with the St. Joseph Mustangs to highlight and celebrate the impact volunteers have in our community. A team player is often defined as someone who cares more about the group's success than their own and contributes to the effort by helping with tasks or projects. For nonprofits, volunteers are often great team players, and without them, the organization's impact would be diminished. The United Way TEAM PLAYER Award is a recognition program that celebrates volunteers within local organizations and promotes volunteerism.  

Presented in Partnership with the St. Joseph Mustangs

Award recipients will be recognized during Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season. 

Honorees Receive: 

  • On-field recognition
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Admission for the honoree plus one guest
  • United Way T-shirt
  • Spotlight on United Way social media 

Who Can Be Nominated?

Nonprofits, organizations and individuals are invited to nominate volunteers who have made a positive impact. You can nominate as many people as you would like. Please complete one submission for each volunteer/group you are nominating.

Nominations should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 15, for full consideration. 

Nominate a Volunteer

How Will the Recipients Be Selected?

A committee will review all nominations (names redacted) and select recipients. Nominators will be contacted by United Way to confirm the nominator and recipient's availability to attend a Mustangs game on a selected date and to accept the recognition in person. Please note: recipients must be present at the specified game to receive full recognition. 

Questions?

Please contact Kylee Strough at kylee.strough@stjosephunitedway.org or at 816.364.2381. 

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