We invite all coalition members to the Engage Douglas County celebration to help us celebrate the Engaged in Action nominees and final recipients! It will take place:

Date: June 27th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
Location: DCCCA
1739 E 23rd St
Lawrence, KS, 66046

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We are thrilled to announce the nominees and final recipients of the 2024 Engaged in Action Awards!
Nominees of the Engaged in Action award exemplify the values of Engage Douglas County, which include a demonstrated commitment to reducing substance misuse and/or promoting mental health, active engagement in issues that affect residents in Douglas County, such as drug and alcohol use, suicide prevention, or other behavioral health issues, dedication to serving the community.

Congratulations to our final recipients!
Youth- Kelli Spreer (Perry-Lecompton High School)
Adult- James Browning (Billy Mills Middle School)
Organization- Baldwin City Police Department

Congratulations to all the nominees!

Youth
Brooke Mulvihill- Eudora Middle School
Emma Beerbower- Billy Mills Middle School
Campbell Mayer- Eudora High School
Kelli Spreer- Perry-Lecompton High School

Adult
James Browning- Billy Mills Middle School
Georgia Blackwood- Haskell University
Amanda Atkins- Sunset Hill Elementary School
J.B. Elliot- Perry-Lecompton School District
Eric B. Hyde- Douglas County Community Member
Aaron Thakker- ATEC Services
Kacey Wiltz- Free State High School
Dakota Wehmeyer- Douglas County Emergency Communications
Shannon VanLandingham- #BeMoreLikeClaire

Agency/Organization
Van Go
Lawrence Schools Foundation
Baldwin City Police Department
BCK United
#BeMoreLikeClaire Inc

Thank you to the Engaged in Action committee for their work in reviewing all the nominations and selecting the final recipients!

Engaged in Action Committee

Ariel Cohn
Anabel Feauto
Brooks Robertson
Chrissy Mayer
Ginny Barnard
George Diepenbrock
Lydia Fuqua

We hope you’re able to join us for the celebration!