2025 United 40 Awardee

    

United 40 Award

 

Honors the power of an individual
40 years of age and under who is striving
to make a positive and lasting impact

in our community.

This can be through excellence
in giving, advocating or volunteering
who contribute their time and talents
for the pure sake of the cause.

This young ambassador is
an up & coming difference maker
who is just beginning
a lifelong commitment to service.

 

  

  

Olivia Andrews

Olivia LeBlanc Andrews is being honored with the Women United - United 40 Award, which recognizes individuals under 40 who are making a positive and lasting impact in their communities. This accolade celebrates those who excel in giving, advocating, or volunteering, contributing their time and talents for the pure sake of the cause.

Olivia is the Process Safety Team Leader at BASF in Geismar, LA, where she is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. Her leadership in this role reflects her deep commitment to both her profession and her community. 

Olivia's dedication to advocacy and exceptional leadership makes her an outstanding candidate for the United 40 Award. For years, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to positively impacting the community through various initiatives, notably her involvement with the Capital Area United Way (CAUW). Her efforts in the BASF employee campaign and large events, such as the chili cookoff, golf tournament, and Women Empowering Women, have not only raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for United Way but have also significantly heightened awareness and support for critical causes. Olivia is a shining example of a young ambassador who is at the forefront of change and is committed to a lifetime of service.

In addition to her substantial contributions to United Way, Olivia has made a noteworthy impact through her leadership in the Society of Women Engineers. Her dedication and influence in this organization underscore her commitment to empowering women in the engineering field and beyond.

Olivia LeBlanc Andrews embodies the spirit of the United 40 Award through her relentless pursuit of community betterment and her exemplary leadership. As she continues her journey of service, she remains an inspiration and a catalyst for positive change.