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Udosen Youth Honorable Mention 2021
Andrea loves the way prevention work connects people, helps grow her communication skills and ultimately build bridges and close gaps in her community. She greatly appreciates the support and empowerment that the Fairfield Youth Coalition has afforded her. It has been crucial in helping her become a leader, advocate, and friend.
2020 Bonnie Hedrick: Portman Leadership Award Winner
Rob Portman Leadership Award – This award is presented to an individual from the tri-state who has demonstrated leadership at a systems level, influenced a community or organization to take action, and supported
2020 Ford-Griffith Youth Award: Batesville-MYC
Carolyn Ford-Griffith Youth of the Year Award – This award is presented to a student or group of students from the tri-state who modeled a drug-free lifestyle, taken an active role in substance use/misuse
2020 Hutzel Partner Award: Jeff Meyer
Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Award – This award is presented to an individual from the tri-state region who has achieved notable progress in the development of community capacity, successfully implemented an
2020 Mary Haag Coalition Award: ASAP Norwood
Mary F. Haag Coalition of the Year Award – In honor of former PF! President/CEO Mary F. Haag, this award is presented to a current PF! member coalition that has contributed to the advancement of the PF! mission.
Ohio's Annual Prevention Advocacy Day at the Statehouse
Coalition members from all over Ohio made advocacy to the state’s highest elected officials a priority last month. PreventionFIRST! took part in Prevention Action Alliance’s Ohio Prevention Advocacy at the Ohio