FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – In philanthropic circles, the phrase “time, talent, and treasure” is often echoed in keynote speeches — and that spirit was alive and well during the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ Annual Impact Celebration on Friday, September 26. The Waterfront Room at the Palm Coast Community Center was filled to capacity with community leaders, supporters, and volunteers — all exemplifying those very words.
Nicole Miller, Publix Supermarket manager and United Way Volusia-Flagler Counties board member, co-emceed the event alongside Lauren Wilmont of Women United-Volusia. The pair shared personal stories of involvement and highlighted key milestones from the past year, including $243,810 deployed for hurricane relief and $1.7 million returned to local residents through the VITA tax refund program.
“It’s so awesome to see,” said Miller. “We’re investing into our customers, our associates, and so it’s just an extension of what Mr. George did to give back to the community. We see a lot more sustainability with nonprofits in the community. The goal is to make sure that we continue on, even in the absence of those who are here today.”
Miller and Wilmont spoke about their own journeys — from engaging with United Way to meet the needs of children in the Guardian ad Litem program, to stepping into leadership roles within the organization — and were well-positioned to honor the evening’s award recipients.
The celebration began with the Impact Circle Pinning of Robin King, a longtime community champion and the morning’s first honoree.
Volunteer of the Year honors were then presented to two exceptional individuals: Cindy Dalecki Morrissey of the Women United Flagler Chapter and Stephanie Renick of the Women United Volusia Chapter.
Dalecki Morrissey, a founding member of the Flagler chapter nearly two decades ago, remains as committed as ever. “This is just such a wonderful event honoring so many incredible people and volunteers,” she said. “It really is the glue for the community – it’s Volusia and Flagler.”
She also expressed appreciation for the event’s location and her fellow volunteers: “I’m so excited we had the event in Flagler County showcasing the wonderful community center. I just want to thank everybody on the Women United Flagler board and volunteers that put so much time, energy and effort and love into the Power of the Purse and all the families in need.”
The event also featured a presentation of the prestigious President’s Award, delivered by United Way CEO Courtney Edgcomb to the team from Intracoastal Bank. Led by Ryan Page, the team accepted the award with humility and used the moment to encourage others to support United Way’s mission-driven work throughout the region.
2025 Impact Award Recipients
Impact Circle Honoree: Robin King
Women United-Flagler, Volunteer of the Year: Cindy Dalecki Morrissey
Women United-Volusia, Volunteer of the Year: Stephanie Renick
Community Impact Cabinet, Volunteer of the Year: Stephanie Parks
Generation Impact, Volunteer of the Year: Teresa Wiggins
VITA, Volunteer of the Year: Michelle Bennett
Board Member of the Year: Karen Jacobs
President’s Award: Intracoastal Bank
Team Member of the Year: Emmanuel Kamel
