July 26, 2024 — Reno, Nev. — The 20th Annual NV Energy Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS), has come to a successful close, raising a record breaking $25,548 to support the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS). This year’s event brought together community members, NV Energy employees, and local supporters for a day filled with camaraderie and philanthropy.
“We are deeply grateful to our donors, supporters, and the dedicated NV Energy volunteers who made this year’s tournament a success,” said Lisa Harris, NV Energy Community Relations Lead. “This event is an important part of our ongoing partnership with United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, allowing us to contribute to vital literacy programs across northern Nevada.”
The tournament wrapped up with an awards ceremony, lunch, and raffle prizes donated by local vendors and community partners.
“NV Energy’s amazing success is truly a sign of the entire team’s commitment to the community and their United Way,” said Blake Pang, CEO & President of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra. “With these funds, United Way will be able to continue to provide critical educational programs to the region including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a joint project that United Way administers on behalf of the Northern Nevada Reading Coalition, a group that NV Energy serves on.”
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We extend gratitude to the following sponsors whose support made this event possible.
- Altec
- Ascension Power Engineering
- Entrust Solutions Group
- Eocene
- Golden Gate Petroleum
- IIBEW 1245
- Mark IV Capital
- MRC Global
- Qualus
- Sensus
- Sierra Pacific Federal Credit Union
- Summit Line Construction
- TRC
- Ulteig
- Verde Power
- VM West
The generosity of these sponsors, along with the raffle donors, demonstrated their commitment to our community and were instrumental in the success of the tournament.
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About NV Energy
NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical annual tourist population of 54 million. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company's website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.
Contact: Meghin Delaney, meghin.delaney@nvenergy.com
About United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) is a “collective impact” organization committed to addressing the most pressing issues in our community. By fostering collaboration and leveraging resources, UWNNS aims to create lasting change and improve the quality of life for families in northern Nevada. Learn more about their initiatives and how they make a difference at www.uwnns.org.
For media inquiries, please contact: Paolo David, paolo.david@uwnns.org