From NAMI WOOD COUNTY
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a leading self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups, and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.
On April 20, NAMI Wood County hosted its 19th Annual Dinner at Stone Ridge Country Club in Bowling Green. Each year, the agency hosts this event as a “thank you” to community partners for all the amazing work that is being done in the community.
This year’s theme, “Hope Shines On,” was featured in the centerpieces and volunteer appreciation wall, which included many volunteers over the last few decades.
Aeryn Williams of Fully Present Counseling presented an insightful keynote address, showing there are many ways we can continue to be the light for those we serve.
Multiple awards were presented during the evening to honor and thank the individuals and groups who are partners with NAMI. The honorees this year included:
- CIT Officer of the Year: Officer Christopher Schmidt, Northwood Police Department
- CIT Corrections Office of the Year: Deputy Kyle Piotrowski, Wood County Jail
- CIT Champion: Detective Shannon Kociancic, Perrysburg City Police Division
- Community Impact: Wood County Jail for its IGNITE Program
- NAMI Champion: Wood County Museum- Marissa Muniz Kolhoff
- “Keep Climbing” Award: Tammy Day
Additionally, because April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, the NAMI Wood County Board members were recognized for their volunteer efforts.
NAMI Wood County wants to extend a “thank you” to Stone Ridge Golf Club for hosting this event. Thank you to the multiple community partners for attending and continuing to support NAMI Wood County’s mission. The work done by NAMI Wood County would not be possible without a supportive and collaborative Wood County community.
For more information or questions, follow NAMI Wood County on social media, @NAMIWoodCounty, email info@namiwoodcounty.org or call 419-352-0626.
