This is the first year that the United Way of Pinal County had a recognition and awards category for municipalities.

Apache Junction, whose staff donated $3,828 during the 2015 campaign, received an award for being the largest municipal campaign for the giving season.

Maricopa was awarded for having the largest percentage of increase by staff at 35 percent.

Casa Grande received an honorable mention for its 25 percent increase in staff donations.

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