During the United Way Roanoke Valley Annual Awards Celebration, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Director Wayne Strickland was named United Way "Campaign Leader of the Year"
According to Jeff Collignon, VP of Resource Development for United Way Roanoke Valley, "Wayne has been an advocate of United Way for many years. He has served on the Board and provided valuable information and insights into this community and how we can work together to make it better. As the leader of a regional commission that is now celebrating 50 years this year, no one better understands the importance of collaboration and putting self-interest aside for the benefit of the entire community and region."