From left: United Way staff members Lisa Hudnall, Mendi Harkins, and Teresa Blankenship welcomed guests to United Way's Campaign Celebration. Early visitors to the event were greeted with a champagne toast, courtesy of Embassy Suites.

From left: Early arrivals included The Charleston Gazette's Lucie Mellert; Nancy and Tom Bulla; and Andy Southworth, Janice Amspoker, and Newt Thomas.

From left: Others in attendance included Alice Taylor and Gary Cassier; Elizabeth Keightley, John Merrill, and Kathleen Merrill; and Allan McVey, Andy Teeter, and Mark Dempsey.

From left: Janice Amspoker and Andy Southworth presented awards to corporate representatives of various United Way campaigns. They include Mark Dempsey of Appalachian Power Company; Gale Rubrecht of Jackson Kelly PLLC; and June Robinson of the West Virginia State Employees Combined Campaign.

From left: Awards were also presented to Steve McGowan, representing Steptoe & Johnson PLLC; Brett Webster, of Enterprise Rent-a-Car Co.; and Mary Estep, of Charleston Area Medical Center.

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