- Was national in scope
- Received little to no funding from government or United Way or was one of the big ones since they receive a lot of attention
- Helped workers get back to work or in the workplace

A Special mention for Canadian Guide Dogs for Blind
In 2006, UCTE recognized an opportunity to make a difference in a different way. We decided that the annual golf tournament could also benefit a charity. The national president at the time, Mike Wing, said that he wanted a charity that: