Do you know an individual or group who deserves to be recognized for their extraordinary service to the community? The Sue Panek Community Impact Award through Oshkosh Area United Way is a prestigious community award named in honor of Sue Panek, who served as OAUW’s Executive Director for 25 years until her well-earned retirement in 2018. Sue dedicated her career to identifying needs, bringing together partners and engaging the community to find solutions to social issues in Oshkosh. Sue also spearheaded the formation of Oshkosh’s Hunger Task Force, which brought area food pantries together and resulted in the creation of the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry.

This award is presented each year to an individual or group from the Oshkosh area who exemplifies the same commitment to the community as Sue. The award includes a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit organization of the recipient’s choice that focuses on youth education, mental health, or financial stability and serves Southern Winnebago County.