Nominations Open for UWCHQ's 45th Annual Mason Award

The United Way of Chautauqua County is seeking nominations for its 45th annual Joseph H. Mason Award. The honor recognizes local union members -- active or retired -- who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service. Executive Director Amy Rohler, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program last week, is encouraging the public to consider nominating someone who is not only a union member, but also volunteers their time to help their community...

Amy Rohler: ideas for nominations

Last year's Mason Award was awarded posthumously to the late Jim Bickhart of Dunkirk, marking the first time the award went to someone in the north county. She describes the process involved in determining who receives the award...

Amy Rohler: process of determining the winner

Rohler says nominations must be received by September 1st. The award recipient will be honored at UWCHQ's annual Salute to Labor Dinner on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM at Chautauqua Institution's Athenaeum Hotel. Nomination forms are available to download online at the United Way website. Completed forms can be mailed to 208 Pine Street, Jamestown, NY 14701.

The family of the late Joseph H. Mason with United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler (far right) during the 2025 Salute to Labor Dinner. File photo