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Rev. Dr. Jones: Portman Leadership Award Winner 2021
Rev. Dr. Jones values and love prevention work — prevention is personal for him. As a Pastor, engaged in ministry, his calling is to serve the holistic needs of people. He believes we must reach people where they are — to touch their heart and heal their soul, but also their mind, body, and spirit as well. He firmly believes that there is life beyond addiction.
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.
Reducing Stigma, Gaining Faith in Prevention
PreventionFIRST! held a virtual forum: Reducing Stigma, Gaining Faith in Prevention on February 24th. This was an opportunity for participants who are active in the faith community to learn more about substance use
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