Gwen Rummell Reporting –
Empower Tusc celebrated its end-of-year party with an awards ceremony recognizing the exceptional contributions of its committee chairs and volunteers.
The event, held on Friday, December 15th, was attended by 31 members, highlighting the dedication of the community towards a vital cause.
The Above and Beyond award was presented to Robert Bray and Shawn Patterson was named Volunteer of the Year. The Organization of the Year accolade was awarded to the Tuscarawas County Heath Department and was accepted by Lakyn Craig and Katelyn Gorius, chairs of the Suicide Prevention and Tobacco/Vaping committees.
Other committee chairs were recognized for Alcohol, Drug, and Marijuana Prevention. A special tribute was paid to Empower Tusc Coordinator, Jodi Salvo, to celebrate her 11 years with Empower Tusc.
For more information about prevention efforts in Tuscarawas County, visit empowertusc.com or their Facebook page.
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