Awards announced at Washington’s Prevention Summit
OLYMPIA -- More than 800 youth and adults from across the state joined efforts from Nov. 4 through 6 to prevent underage drinking and drug use. Sponsored by the Department of Social and Health Service’s Aging and Disability Services Administration, the annual Washington Prevention Summit included presentations from state and national prevention, advocacy and policy leaders.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen recognized the exemplary work of the following individuals and programs in the field of substance abuse prevention.
|
Exemplary Award |
Recipient |
County |
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Youth Leadership |
Wenatchee Youth Coalition |
Chelan |
|
Youth Leadership |
Quincy Youth Action |
Grant |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Coordinator |
Kelly Matlock |
Jefferson |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Coordinator |
Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock |
Jefferson |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention Strategy |
Mercer Island Communities that Care Coalition |
King |
|
Lifetime Achievement Recognition |
Mary Ellen de la Peña |
Kitsap |
|
Youth Partner |
Breanna Atwell |
Mason |
|
School-Based Partner |
Gerald Apple |
Mason |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition |
Okanogan County Community Coalition |
Okanogan |
|
Law Enforcement Partner in Substance Abuse Prevention |
Sheriff Frank Rogers |
Okanogan |
|
Faith-Based Partner |
David Curtis |
Pacific |
|
Health Care Partner |
Gary L. Schillhammer, M.D. |
Snohomish |
|
Lifetime Achievement Recognition |
Colonel Jerry Kosierowski |
Thurston |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Coordinator |
Anna Marie Dufault |
Yakima |
“Many state and community partners are working hard and making progress in creating healthier communities for youth to grow up in,” said Chris Imhoff, Director of the DSHS Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.
“The Prevention Summit provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen our prevention efforts as alcohol and other drugs become more available and promoted in our communities. Young people need to know that alcohol and other drugs can do serious harm to the developing brain, and that most of their peers are making healthy choices,” added Imhoff.
For more information about the Washington State Prevention Summit visit www.PreventionSummit.org.
