Events
2009 Prevention Choice Awards
CITIZEN VOLUNTEER AWARD
A person who is a volunteer who devotes a large amount of time and resources to prevention because they are passionate about it and they are not compensated otherwise
2009 Award goes to Donna Henderson
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
A person who is paid to do prevention work but goes above and beyond the call of duty
This could be given to someone who serves RAYSAC or their local Prevention Planning team in a professional capacity (Blue Ridge Behavioral Health, School System, Law Enforcement, Parks & Rec).
2009 Award goes to Brooks Michael
THE SPIRIT OF PREVENTION - CONNIE POINDEXTER ROANOKE VALLEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
A person who has made a difference in the entire Roanoke Valley in the field of prevention
This is an award that doesn't necessarily have to take in just the past year or so, but a large period (years) of commitment to the cause. It can go to a volunteer or a paid professional.
2009 Award goes to SueEllen Hodges