The Ray Weingartz Award celebrates the legacy of Ray Weingartz, a business leader, philanthropist, and dedicated Kiwanian who lived his life in service to others. This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose generosity, leadership, and dedication exemplify Ray’s values and contribute meaningfully to their community.
The proceeds from this award benefit the Kiwanis Club of Utica, Michigan Foundation, supporting its Four Pillars:
Each recipient of the Ray Weingartz Award will receive a custom plaque inscribed with their name and the month and year of recognition. The award recognizes their generosity and dedication to extending the impact of the Kiwanis mission, ensuring Ray’s vision of “Changing the World, One Child and One Community at a Time” lives on.
This award serves as a reminder of the profound influence one individual can have and invites others to join in continuing Ray’s legacy of leadership and service.
Ray Weingartz exemplified the ideals of service, integrity, and community leadership. Guided by his unwavering faith, Ray built a business that was not only successful but also deeply rooted in his values of serving others and glorifying God. His dedication to excellence and his belief in hard work and honesty made him a respected leader in his industry and a mentor to many. Ray believed that a business could thrive while prioritizing integrity, supporting its employees, serving its customers, and giving back to the community. This vision became the cornerstone of his life’s work.
Ray’s philanthropic efforts were as remarkable as his business accomplishments. He saw himself as a steward of the blessings he had received and worked tirelessly to share them with those in need. From providing financial support to build wells in Africa to lending his expertise to charitable organizations, Ray’s generosity knew no bounds. His legacy of service continues through his involvement in organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and numerous Catholic and community boards. The Ray Weingartz Award honors his enduring commitment to faith, family, and community by celebrating those who, like Ray, lead with purpose and serve selflessly.
Individuals have two options to purchase the award: they can nominate and gift it to someone they know, or they can make a contribution to our Foundation in Ray’s name and receive the award for themselves. Payment will be coordinated with the nominating party and/or recipient after each application is reviewed and approved.
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Eligibility for the Ray Weingartz Award is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
To nominate someone for the Ray Weingartz Award, complete the nomination form available on this page. You will need to provide information about the nominee’s contributions, as well as your own contact details and relationship to the nominee. If you have any questions, you can also contact us directly for assistance.
Proceeds from the Ray Weingartz Award benefit the Kiwanis Club of Utica, Michigan Foundation. The funds support the Foundation’s Four Pillars:
Yes, you can make a donation in honor of the Ray Weingartz Award. Contributions support the Kiwanis Club of Utica, Michigan Foundation and its mission to address community needs through its Four Pillars.
Past recipients are honored on two Master Plaques — one displayed at our Club’s weekly meeting location and the other at the Weingartz Corporate Headquarters.
The cost of the award is $1,000, whether it is for an individual or a corporation.
