The Live United Awards
The Live United Awards honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made an extraordinary contribution to our most recent fundraising campaign. Whether through professional influence, personal commitment, or volunteer efforts, all of these nominees and honorees have made a tangible difference in United Way of Clallam County's ability to serve our community.
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Volunteer of the Year
The Live United Volunteer of the Year Award
This award honors an individual whose consistent service, generosity, and heart for the community embodies what it means to Live United. Volunteers are the steady force behind lasting impact. They give their time, lend their voice, and show up again and again to strengthen the work of our organization.
Jaycie Osterberg
For more than five years, Jaycie Osterberg has been a dedicated supporter of United Way. She has volunteered in many different capacities and is always willing to step in when help is needed. She is a member of United Way of Clallam County's Women United Committee and made a significant impact on our 2026 Galentine's Day silent auction and dessert dash.
In addition to her work with United Way, Jaycie serves on various other nonprofit boards in Clallam County.
Board Member of the Year
The Live United Board Member of the Year Award
This award honors a board member who leads with vision, dedication, and commitment to advancing the United Way mission. Strong governance requires more than attendance. It requires advocacy, action, and a willingness to champion the cause year-round.
Kristin DeCou
Since joining the United Way Board of Directors in 2022, Kristin has gone above and beyond in her service to United Way. She was a passionate champion of Hike United for more than four years, helping to grow participation and awareness for both the event and the United Way mission. Kristin consistently helps raise funds, secure donations, and build meaningful relationships that strengthen the work of the organization throughout the year.
Business Partner of the Year
The Live United Business Partner of the Year Award
This award honors a local business that demonstrates leadership through generosity, partnership, and active engagement in the community. Business partners play a vital role in creating stability and opportunity for working families in Clallam County.
Jim's Pharmacy
Since its establishment in 1983, Jim’s Pharmacy has grown with the community it serves. As a locally grown, locally owned, and independent pharmacy, Jim’s Pharmacy matches its services to the needs of its clientele, whether for prescriptions, compounding, consultations, home health care products, or simply a thoughtful gift or card. Providing a more personal alternative to big box pharmacies is a matter of pride.
Jim's Pharmacy has 34 employees, a licensed practical nurse on staff, a diabetic educator by appointment, prescription compounding to meet specialized needs, free deliveries in Port Angeles and Sequim, a complete home health care department with wheelchairs, hospital equipment and mastectomy and compression stocking fitters, two-lane drive-up windows, a free “Vitamins for Kids” program, scholarships to local high school students and “Shop With Loyalty Shop Locally” monthly donations to nonprofit groups. It has been a leader in community fundraisers from Festival of Trees to Arts in Action. Jim’s Pharmacy was named one of two recipients of the statewide 2012 Corporations for Communities Award from the state Secretary of State’s Office. The award honors businesses for outstanding work improving their communities through fundraisers and other programs. The award made particular note of Jim’s “Vitamins for Kids” program. Families of any financial situation can get a free month’s supply of children’s vitamins once a month. The program has served about 700 children.
See the Awards Presented at the Ball!
Join us for a fabulous night of dinner, dancing, wine and spirits, and the presentation of the Live United Awards on April 25, 2026.
Employee Campaign of the Year
The Live United Employee Campaign of the Year Award
This award honors a workplace that fosters a culture of generosity and collective impact among its employees. When a company encourages giving and community involvement, the ripple effects extend far beyond the workplace.
Lakeside Industries
Lakeside Industries has been a long time employee giving partner, demonstrating a sustained commitment to United Way’s mission. Lakeside stepped up that commitment this year with a corporate match. In addition to supporting United Way's employee giving campaign, Lakeside supports the community in many other ways, including Food Bank drives, employee volunteer and coaching hours, and more.
Community Champion of the Year
The Live United Community Champion of the Year Award
This award honors an individual whose leadership, vision, and persistence have created meaningful change in our community. Community champions see a need and step forward. They build partnerships, open doors, and bring people together to turn bold ideas into real solutions. This year’s honoree has demonstrated exceptional commitment to expanding housing opportunity and strengthening connections across Clallam County.
Dr. Nancy Stephanz
Nancy Stephanz has been instrumental in advancing innovative housing solutions locally. She gave presentations countywide to identify partners and supporters for the Nesterly effort, building awareness and momentum for a more flexible and affordable approach to housing. Through her work, Nancy is helping local residents, workers, and students find affordable housing options. At the same time, the program enables homeowners to share their homes while earning income, building meaningful connections, and experiencing mutual support with their housemates.
Community Impact Champion
Community Impact Champion Award
This award honors an organization whose sustained service and measurable impact have strengthened the health and well-being of our community. Community impact is built through commitment, compassion, and consistency. It is the quiet, steady work of showing up year after year to meet essential needs. This year’s honoree has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to ensuring access to care for our neighbors and continues to expand opportunity for those who might otherwise go without.
Sequim Free Clinic
Sequim Free Clinic has been a cornerstone of care in Clallam County for 25 years. Since opening in 2001, they have provided nearly 27,000 free patient visits to uninsured and under-insured community members.
As the first Women United Grant Award recipient, they continue to lead with compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to equitable access to healthcare. Their work exemplifies what it means to create lasting community impact.
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