NAMI Wood County thanked their community partners and volunteers during the 17th Annual Dinner at Stone Ridge Country Club in Bowling Green.
Each year, NAMI Wood County hosts this event as a “thank you” to community partners for all the amazing work being done in the community. This year’s theme, “Keep Your Mental Health Afloat,” was featured in the centerpieces and volunteer appreciation wall, which featured many volunteers over the last few decades.
Molly Whelan of Wayne Public Library presented an insightful and hilarious keynote address, which ended with everyone laughing.
One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of awards. NAMI Wood County acknowledged that the work and support of many community partners helps the agency succeed.
This year’s winners were:
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year: Sgt Anthony Allen, Rossford Police Department
CIT Corrections Officer of the Year: Deputy Andrew Stewart, Wood County Sheriff’s Office
CIT Champion: Deputy Chief Jon Luidhardt, BGSU Police Department
Provider Appreciation: Karuna House, represented by co-owner Gretchen von Seggern
Community Impact: Melissa Coe, Family Children First Council Coordinator
NAMI Volunteer Appreciation: Aissa McVicker
NAMI Champion: Todd Box (not pictured)
“Keep Climbing”: Dixie Gensen
Avery Van Kirk was recognized as the winner of NAMI Wood County’s 2024 Spring T-Shirt Design Contest.
