In the second year of the award’s existence, Direct Energy and Local 12 honored Michael Farrell as the Cincinnati Volunteer Citizen of the Year for 2014. Farrell is the founder of Against the Grain Scholars, a nonprofit organization in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine community that identifies and supports the hard work and high-quality character exhibited […]
In an effort to help honor Pittsburgh’s remarkable volunteer spirit, Direct Energy and media sponsor Trib Total Media, Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the third annual Pittsburgh Volunteer Citizen of the Year award and the first ever Pittsburgh Junior Volunteer Citizen of the Year award. Nominations are now being accepted and will […]
The Direct Energy Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award is an extension of an existing Direct Energy program that encourages company employees to volunteer their time and energy to a cause or an organization in their local community. The award itself consists of: $5,000 donation to the winner’s 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit organization of choice in their […]
On Thursday, November 21st, Direct Energy, with media partners Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV, honored the 2nd annual Dayton Volunteer Citizen of the Year award winner, Kris Horlacher. Kris is the founder of Shoes 4 the Shoeless, a nonprofit that provides new, properly fitting gym shoes, socks, and underwear to local children in need. Kris […]
On Wednesday, November 20th, Direct Energy, along with media partner, ThisWeek Community News, held a special award event for the three finalists of the 2nd annual Columbus Volunteer Citizen of the Year award program: Ruth Krumm of the Johnstown-Northridge Community Food Pantry, Jim Caronis of Operation Buckeye, and Maren Roth of the Jack Roth Fund. […]
Happy Friday! We’re also less than one week away from the spookiest holiday of the year, Halloween. Have you checked your home for energy zombies lately? We’ve had a ton of things going on here at Direct Energy this week, so here’s your recap! On Monday, we announced Volunteer Citizen of the Year’s return to […]
In an effort to help recognize Cleveland’s amazing volunteer spirit, Direct Energy and media sponsor Sun News are proud to announce the launch of the fourth annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted and will close Thursday, November 28th, 2013. The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award is an extension […]