2026 PreventEd Spring Awards Luncheon

Join us on April 24th to celebrate the people making a difference in the field of substance use in our community. The Spring Awards Luncheon has been an annual event since 1975, ten years after the agency came to be. The event is held each April, which is the annual Alcohol and Drug Awareness month.

This luncheon is an opportunity for substance use and other professionals to come together, network, and honor a few of their own. This is important because so many who toil in this field remain unsung heroes who pour their heart and soul into the work they do with little compensation or recognition.

Doors open at 11:00am. Ceremony starts at 11:30am

Our 2026 Spring Award Luncheon Awardees

Service Award: Luka Cai

Pioneer Award: Matt Bitner-Glindzicz

Champion Award: Debbie Hilke

Volunteer Award: Michelle Emery

Alumni Leadership Award: Ben Holtmeyer

Gateway Award: Leader Publications

Helen B: Madden: Paul Melnuk

Tasch-Kopolow Scholarship: Isla Frazier