Madison man honored by Middlesex United Way

Gary Simonsen of Madison, retired co-founder and president of PrimePay, was recently honored with Middlesex United Way’s highest and most prestigious volunteer honor, the Community Service Award, the at the organization’s annual meeting.

The Community Service Award recognizes an individual for his or her length and continuity of volunteer service to Middlesex United Way.

Simonsen’s involvement with Middlesex United Way is extensive. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2005, and he is a past president. He chaired the Middlesex United Way campaign in 2007-08 and has served on and chaired many Middlesex United Way committees. Simonsen also remains active with the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce as a member of its executive committee. Residing in Madison since 1990, he has been married to wife Nancy for over 30 years and they have three adult children and one grandchild.

Middlesex United Way is a locally based organization dedicated to strengthening lives, helping people, and improving community conditions in the fifteen towns in Middlesex County. Middlesex United Way serves the towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook.