NAMI Pasco Announces Heroes Of Hope Award Winners

PASCO COUNTY, FL — NAMI Pasco, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) announces their 2021 Heroes of Hope Awards winners. Amidst an ever increased demand for mental health services, these awards celebrate community members and organizations who are making an impact on mental health support in Pasco County.

Now in its second year, this awards program honors those in the community who have gone above and beyond to help community members get the care and support that they need for their or a loved one’s mental health in twelve different categories.

“For two years in a row, we are pleased to recognize these heroes amongst us who are helping our participants grow and thrive. The people and organizations that we recognize have done more than what they are paid to do, they have gone above and beyond the scope of their duties and have truly made a difference” states Debbie L. Proulx, Executive Director of NAMI Pasco.

The 2021 winners in each category are:

Professional of The Year - Dr. Eddie Williams
Board Member of The Year - Elaine Sabra
Media Person of The Year - Joey Johnston
College Advocate of The Year - Heather Snyder
Justice Hero of The Year - Brandi Geoit
Unsung Hero of The Year - Alyssa Smith
Innovator of The Year - Joe Chatham
Teen Advocate of The Year - Andrew Snyder
Officer of The Year - Karen Norris
Peer Support of The Year - Avery Lomax
Volunteer of The Year - Robin Boyko
Office of The Year - Trinity Behavioral Health

The full awards show can be viewed at https://namipasco.org/heroes-o...

About NAMI Pasco: NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. This affiliate provides free mental health support, advocacy, outreach, and education to those with mental health conditions and their loved ones. NAMI Pasco envisions a community where those living with mental health conditions can live healthy fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. www.namipasco.org