Bryan Hanks named 2025 Lighthouse Award winner
Lenoir/Greene United Way hosted their “Great American Summer” event on Wednesday, July 16 at Kinston Country Club. The event celebrated the nonprofit organizations’ community partners, local donors, and their service to United Way.
In addition, the 5th annual “Lighthouse Award” was presented to a legacy donor for his stewardship and longtime support of United Way. The 2025 Lenoir/Greene United Way Lighthouse Award was awarded to Bryan Hanks. Mr. Hanks has supported our United Way for 23 years as a dedicated board member and community champion. Lenoir/Greene United Way Executive Director, Molly Taylor shared this in her presentation: “Bryan, we honor you today for your incredible service and we want you to know, you are our Lighthouse! Your positive light on our community is a beacon of trust that does not waver, and we are so proud to know you.”
Molly Taylor, Executive Director of Lenoir/Greene United Way presents the Lighthouse Award to Bryan Hanks at a private ceremony at his home.
Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
WoodmenLife
Blooms & Grace
Lenoir Community College
Nathan Perry Realty
Annell & Ed McLawhorn
Towne Insurance
UNC Lenoir
Cherry Energy
Cypress Creek Renewables
Southern Bank
Electrolux
Davis Wealth Management
Mitchell’s Auto Body
Dr. Pradeep
Lenoir County Public Schools
Dee & Sarah Warner
Barrow, Parris & Davenport
Arendell Parrott Academy
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
Belk
Kinston Realty Group
Sale Land & Sea Collectibles
Realo Pink Hill
Pittman Agner
About Lenoir/Greene United Way
Lenoir/Greene United Way is a local affiliate of United Way Worldwide serving the two counties of Lenoir and Greene. The 501c3 nonprofit organization has a long history of serving our communities’ needs, specifically in the areas of education, health and financial stability as well as disaster preparedness. Lenoir/Greene United Way currently funds 14 partner agencies through its annual campaign. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LenoirGreeneUnitedWay/ or visit us at www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org.