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Local individuals, agencies to be honored at annual human services awards Jan. 17

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image001-300x217-9450473-2759262The Human Services Network’s annual celebration of excellence in the delivery and support of human services in our community will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Peppermill Resort Hotel Casino. This event shines a light on important work that takes place in our community, often with little recognition. The network has announced this year’s outstanding award recipients:

  • Politician of the Year – Karen Abowd, Ward One Carson City Supervisor
  • Board Member of the Year – Michael Connolly, Care Chest
  • Staff Member of the Year – Janett Massolo, Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention
  • Administrator of the Year – Michele Watkins, Central Lyon Youth Connections
  • Agency of the Year – Lyon County School District
  • Special Recognition Award – Mike Willden, Nevada Health and Human Services
  • Mike O’Callaghan Humanitarian Award – Diane Ross, The Continuum

This year’s event is sponsored by NV Energy, Renown and Charles Schwab Bank.

Tickets cost $40 for members of the Human Services Network and $50 for non-members. A table of eight costs $280 for members of the Human Services Network and $360 for nonmembers. To RSVP and to pay, go to www.humanservicesnetwork.org or call Erik at 847-9311, x102 by Friday, January 11th.

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