Destrehan — United Way of St. Charles leaders announced at their Victory Celebration Thursday they raised $329,614 more than this time last year.

“To date, United Way of St. Charles has raised a total of $2,833,169,” Campaign co-chair Travis Chiasson said. “This is a substantial increase from last year’s campaign, as well as the largest fundraising campaign in the organization’s 60-year history.”

The Victory Celebration, held at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Destrehan, included the announcements of many the accomplishments.

“United Way of St. Charles would like to thank all the local industries, businesses and individuals for their hard work in making this campaign a success,” Campaign co-chair Heather Lyons said. “You all should be very proud.”

The Newcomer’s Award in recognition of companies who conducted a campaign for the first time in 2014 was presented to IMTT and St. Charles Printing/Fast Signs.

The Excellence in Partnership Award was presented to 23 companies in celebration of United Way of St. Charles partner agencies who conduct a campaign.

Valero was awarded the highest honor of the night, receiving the UWSC Spirit Award in recognition of the best overall United Way campaign.

In 2014-2015, Valero St. Charles Operations raised over $989,686 for United Way.

United Way of St. Charles is a non-profit organization working to create lasting changes in St. Charles Parish by funding local agencies and developing programs that target education, income and health.

For more information about United Way of St. Charles or its annual campaign efforts visit uwaysc.org or call 985-331-9063.