Joanne Lamprey Receives Highest Honor from United Way and is Recognized by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation as Someone Who is ‘Changing the World'

North Hampton, NH – Joanne Lamprey, president of Lamprey Brothers, has been honored by theUnited Way of the Greater Seacoast (UWGS) as the 2007 recipient of the Toqueville Society Award. This award is the United Way's highest honor for volunteers due to the level of personal and professional commitment put forth by the individual.

The Toqueville Society Award is given to an individual whose dedication and voluntary commitment to the community exemplifies exceptional leadership skills that engage people. UWGS Executive Director Sue Suter agrees and says, “Her incredible commitment to working with others for the benefit of our community makes her an especially deserving recipient of this award.” 

Lamprey accepted the award with a surprised smile.  She told her peers, “I am truly humbled and honored.”

Recently the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation recognized Lamprey as someone who is “changing the world.” Lamprey was noted as one of the most influential business people of our time for her campaigning on global climate change at the 2007 New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s annual meeting. Lamprey says, “I am proud to receive this recognition, but I know there is along way to go. Our planet needs everyone’s help; we need to use less oil.”

“Working for Joanne is wonderful not only because of what she does for her employees, but I am proud to work for someone who believes so much in giving back to the community that we surround ourselves in,” says Amy Sittnick, a front line employee of six years in the accounting department. “It makes coming to work everyday worthwhile, there is a sense from everyone that we can all make a difference.”

Joanne, who serves as the current President on the Board of Directors for the NHSPCA, is also an active Advisory Board member for Families First in Portsmouth, NH.

About the UWGS

United Way of the Greater Seacoast (UWGS) is a locally governed nonprofit organization committed to promoting self-sufficient individuals and families, improving health and wellness, and supporting strong and safe communities. By engaging volunteers, fundraising and strategic grant making, getting people to work together, and public policy efforts, United Way is working to improve the lives of all people throughout the Greater Seacoast region. For more information, visit their website at www.uwgs.org or call 603-436-5554.

About the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in our communities since 1962. It builds and manages a collection of funds, totaling more than $400 million, created by individuals, families and corporations for charitable purposes. In 2006, the Foundation awarded $30 million in grants to nonprofits and scholarship funds to students. Based in Concord, the Foundation roots itself in communities across the state through seven regions including Lakes, Manchester, Monadnock, Nashua, North Country, Piscataqua and Upper Valley. For more information about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, visit www.nhcf.org or call (603) 225-6641.

About Lamprey Brothers
Lamprey Brothers has been keeping the Seacoast comfortable since 1923.  Evolving from wood, ice and coal delivery to oil delivery in 1934, has led to first class energy efficient heating, cooling and indoor air quality solutions.  For the new millennium Lamprey Brothers now offers alternative energy solutions including solar and geothermal.  All of their heating oil is treated with Avalux which helps heating systems burn cleaner.  Lamprey Brothers is always delighted to give a neighborly tour of their facility at 63 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH.

UWGS Board President Amy Case, UWGS Sr. Director Resource Development Tim Allison, Award Recipient Joanne Lamprey, and UWGS Executive Director Sue Suter.

For more information about Lamprey Brothers, visit www.lampreybrothers.com or call 800-333-6703.

Media Contact:
Amanda Bacon
(603) 964-6703