Burlington’s substance abuse prevention coalition, the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community, BPHC presents the 7th annual “Roots of Prevention” award celebration. This celebration continues to be an inspirational annual event that recognizes outstanding individuals and programs who support prevention and health and wellness in Burlington. With the help of generous sponsors it is open to anyone who wants to attend at no charge. Keynote Speaker is Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner at the VT Department of Health.
Awardees are:
DG Weaver Award * Patty Wesley – School Counselor and Director of Guidance and Counseling, Burlington High School
Outstanding Individual Award * Melanie Needle – Senior Planner, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Youth & Families Award * Nurses of the Burlington School District
Outstanding Program Award * Jack Stackhouse & Jeff Thompson – Teen Directors, Burlington Boys and Girls Club
