[Greensboro, NC] — United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to celebrate Cone Health and Electric Supply & Equipment (ES&E) as recipients of the 2025 Spirit of North Carolina Awards, presented annually by United Way of North Carolina to recognize outstanding community leadership, partnership, volunteerism, and commitment to creating long-term impact across North Carolina communities.
Cone Health was recognized in the Intentional Inclusion category for its organizational commitment to expanding opportunity, improving community well-being, and removing barriers that impact long-term stability for individuals and families. Through initiatives such as the Cone Health CMA Academy, school-based health partnerships, and community-centered collaborations led by the Cone Health Center for Health Equity, Cone Health continues to invest in pathways that support healthier and more connected communities.
ES&E received recognition in the Sustainability Through Engagement category for its strong culture of service and community engagement. Through employee-led volunteerism, donation drives, and long-standing partnerships with local organizations, ES&E continues to demonstrate how businesses can play an active role in strengthening the community while encouraging employees to give back in meaningful ways.
“Cone Health and ES&E represent the kind of leadership that helps communities move forward,” said Frank McCain. “Their commitment goes beyond philanthropy. They continue to show what’s possible when organizations invest in people, work alongside community partners, and stay committed to creating long-term opportunity and stability.”
The Spirit of North Carolina Awards honor organizations and individuals whose efforts exemplify the spirit of service, collaboration, and community impact. Award recipients are nominated by local United Ways across the state and recognized for their leadership in strengthening communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, and partnership.
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About United Way of Greater Greensboro
United Way of Greater Greensboro brings people together to create lasting change and build a thriving community. Through strategic partnerships, community investment, volunteer engagement, and integrated service delivery, UWGG works alongside local organizations, employers, donors, and community members to expand opportunity and help individuals and families achieve long-term stability.
Guided by its community-wide BOLD Goal, UWGG and its partners are working to help 3,000 households move beyond the federal poverty line by 2030 through collaborative solutions focused on youth opportunity, financial security, healthy communities, and community resiliency.
Learn more at www.UnitedWayGSO.org.
About the Spirit of North Carolina Award
The Spirit of North Carolina Award offers United Ways across North Carolina the opportunity to recognize organizations and individuals whose campaigns and community engagement efforts exemplify the spirit of their communities. The awards are coordinated and presented annually by United Way of North Carolina.