Samantha Huseas, executive director of the United Way of Central Arkansas, began the group's annual meeting and awards gala with an interesting twist Tuesday she apologized for the food.

The United Way of Faulkner County surprised those gathered at its Annual Meeting and UWbie Awards Gala on Tuesday by announcing it is changing its name to the United Way of Central Arkansas.

... Price said, "We're not only grateful, we're extremely honored to be recognized by NASW as their North Central Agency of the Year. Our staff works very, very hard every day to provide services to a very difficult population of Arkansas citizens ...

United Way is making changes. Our electronic newsletter is one example of how we are going to be in touch with our supporters year-round, letting everyone know what's happening, what we're doing and what our partner agencies are doing.

Dr. Michael Martinez of Conway recently attended 12 continuing recertification hours from the Arkansas Chiropractic Association. The guest speaker was Ted Koren of Philadelphia, who spoke on chiropractic's role in health and wellness.

The United Way of Faulkner County will have a UWbie Awards luncheon Friday to mark the conclusion of the 2005 campaign.

It's an honor just to be nominated. The United Way of Faulkner County celebrated the end of its 2005 campaign Friday with its first ever "UWbie" Awards. Gold spray-painted "bobble-head" doll trophies, although somewhat of a departure from the Oscar, put a fresh face on the 2005 Thank You Celebration.

On April 28, the National Association of Social Workers, Arkansas North Central Branch chapter, held a public awards reception for three local community leaders. Patricia Ann Jablonski of Conway, was awarded the 2005 Public Citizen of the Year. Cecily Rye of Conway, was awarded the 2005 Social Worker of the Year, and Conway ...

Following a difficultcampaign year, theUnited Way of Faulkner County rolled out the red carpet Tuesday for the second annual UWbie Awards Gala.

The National Association of Social Workers, Arkansas Chapter, North Central Branch, will recognize several local people at an awards reception on Thursday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Department of Human Services on East Siebenmorgan Road.