Recognition

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is proud to work with over 500 companies in Nashville, many of which go above and beyond in support of United Way.

Iris Circle Award Winners

Established in 1997, The Iris Circle Award recognizes support of the United Way through all aspects of the campaign, voluntary leadership in the Community Solutions Councils, all-around campaign excellence, and use of “best campaign practices.” The award itself is a painting by local artist Victoria Boone that travels year after year from one recipient to another. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a company by United Way of Metropolitan Nashville.

2009 - Publix
2008 - The Tennessean
2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
2006 - Caterpillar Financial Services, Inc.
2005 - Caterpillar Financial Services, Inc. 
2004 - Skyline Medical Center
2003 – Genesco, Inc.
2002 – Visteon – Nashville Glass Plant – UAW 737
2001 – Ingram Industries Inc.
2000 – Ingram Industries Inc.
1999 – Gresham Smith and Partners
1998 – Caterpillar Financial Services, Inc.
1997 – Federal Reserve Bank

Million Dollar Circle

The Million Dollar Circle is recognition for companies and their employees raising more than $1 million dollars.

HCA
Ingram Industries
Nissan
Vanderbilt University

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