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Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award — VALLEY UNITED WAY INC

Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award

Overview: Valley United Way's oldest and most prestigious award for community service, established to honor the legacy of Charles H. Flynn, founder of Valley United Way.

Award Background:

Named for Charles H. Flynn, who was editor of The Evening Sentinel newspaper

Flynn was one of the founders of the Valley United Fund

Was president of the Ansonia Community Chest

In 1968, led the merger of the Ansonia Community Chest with the Derby-Shelton Community Chest and the Seymour United Fund, resulting in the formation of Valley United Way

Award History:

First presented in 1971 to Alice Russ Cochran of Shelton

Presented annually since 1971

As of 2017, 47 recipients have been honored

Eligibility Criteria:

Restricted to living persons only

Service must encompass more than one town

Service must involve more than one organization

Award is for a single individual (not organizations or groups)

Recognizes lifetime service to the Valley community

Geographic Scope: Lower Naugatuck Valley (five towns: Shelton, Ansonia, Seymour, Derby, Oxford)

Recognition: Recipients are honored at Valley United Way's Annual Community Meeting

Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award

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Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award

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