Danny Rice Named 2026 Lighthouse Award Winner
Lenoir/Greene United Way hosted their “Fantastical Whimsical” event on Wednesday, July 15 at Kinston Country Club. The event celebrated the nonprofit organizations’ community partners, local donors, and their service to United Way.
In addition, the 6th annual “Lighthouse Award” was presented to a legacy donor for his stewardship and longtime support of United Way. The 2026 Lenoir/Greene United Way Lighthouse Award was awarded to Danny Rice. Mr. Rice has supported our United Way for decades as a dedicated community investment panel member, past chair and board member and community champion. Dr. Rusty Hunt, President of Lenoir Community College and the presenting sponsor of the Lighthouse Award shared this in his presentation: “Tonight, we honor a truly great man for his many years of service to our United Way. We are so grateful for the amazing human you are and it is our honor to acknowledge you with the Lighthouse Award.”
Remarks were also given by Lenoir/Greene United Way Board President, Dr. Brandy Harrell and Lenoir/Greene United Way Executive Director, Molly Taylor on the organizations’ celebration of 94 years of community investment.
Pictured left to right is Dr. Brandy Harrell, Lenoir/Greene United Way Board President and Danny Rice, 2026 Lighthouse Award recipient.
Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
Lenoir Community College
UNC Lenoir Health Care
Sale Land & Sea Collectibles
Nathan Perry Realty
Barrow, Parris & Davenport
Woodmen of the World Chapter 46
Lenoir County Public Schools
Arendell Parrott Academy
Towne Insurance
Warner, Hood, Hardee & Stroud
Cypress Creek Energy
Kinston Realty Group
Mintz Law Firm
Blooms & Grace
Southern Bank
Self-Help Credit Union
Dr. Pradeep
Alsco
Grady Landworx
Electrolux
Lenoir/Greene United Way Board of Directors
Massey Toyota
About Lenoir/Greene United Way
Lenoir/Greene United Way is a local affiliate of United Way Worldwide serving the two counties of Lenoir and Greene. The 501c3 nonprofit organization has a long history of serving our communities’ needs, specifically in the areas of education, health and financial stability as well as disaster preparedness. Lenoir/Greene United Way currently funds 17 partner agencies through its annual campaign. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LenoirGreeneUnitedWay/ or visit us at www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org.
