Russell County Health Coalition Awards Key Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers for 2024
The Russell County Health Coalition celebrated the successes in 2024 and recognized the partners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make it possible at a Holiday Awards Dinner on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Get Fancy Gathering Spot. President Dustin Keith presented a report of the Health Coalition’s 2024 programs, including Kids Healthy Bucks and Active Adults Health Day with the Lebanon Farmers Market, the Annual Russell County Family Health Expo, and wellness activities integrated throughout other programs, before presenting the second-annual awards. The awards are named in memory and honor of the founders of the Russell County Health Coalition: the late Anna Harris, Donna Meade Sproles, and Frazier & Helen Snead. Donna, Frazier, and Helen were present at the Dinner and helped present the awards. The award recipients were selected by the Coalition officers, including President Dustin Keith, Vice President Pat McGlothlin, Secretary Amelia Bandy, and Treasurer Amy Compton. Special guests at the Dinner included RCCTC Culinary Arts Instructor Jill Edmonds and culinary students, VDH Cumberland Plateau Health Department Director Reisa Sloce and staff, farmers from the Lebanon Farmers Market & Market Manager Tammy Lasley, Healthy Bucks sponsor Molina Health representative Jennifer Joliffe, Health Coalition Board members, key partners, and volunteers. Many organizations and individuals who were not selected for an award this year still greatly contributed to the Coalition’s success in 2024, and the Coalition deeply appreciates all those who donated their time, talents, or resources towards the Coalition’s Mission of “improving access and opportunities for better overall health of all generations of Southwest Virginians.” We look forward to both continued and new partnerships in 2025. Those interested in learning more or joining the Russell County Health Coalition can visit RussellHealthCoalition.org.
2024 Russell County Health Coalition Award Recipients Anna Harris Memorial Partnership Awards
RCCTC School of Practical Nursing, accepted by Ms. Kathleen Keen
Ballad Health Medical Student program, accepted by Ms. Sue Snead
Virginia Cooperative Extension Russell County Office, accepted by Ms. Kristen Gibson
Frazier & Helen Snead Honorary Sponsor Awards
Crossroads Treatment Centers, accepted by Ms. Kayla Viars
Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Cindy Catt
Donna Meade Sproles Volunteer Service Award
Mr. Dustin Keith
Russell County Health Coalition Awards Key Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers for 2023
The Russell County Health Coalition celebrated the successes in 2023 and recognized the partners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make it possible at a Holiday Awards Dinner on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at The Manor at Breckenridge. President Dustin Keith presented a report of the Health Coalition’s 2023 programs, including Kids Healthy Bucks and Senior Health Day with the Lebanon Farmers Market, the Annual Russell County Family Health Expo, and a youth health assessment with the Appalachian Replication Project, before presenting the inaugural awards. The awards were named in memory and honor of the founders of the Russell County Health Coalition: the late Anna Harris, Donna Meade Sproles, and Frazier & Helen Snead. Donna, Frazier, and Helen were present at the Dinner and helped present the awards. The award recipients were selected by the Coalition officers, including President Dustin Keith, Vice President Pat McGlothlin, Secretary Amelia Bandy, and Treasurer Amy Compton. Special guests at the Dinner included RCCTC Culinary Arts Instructor Jill Edmonds and culinary students, VDH Cumberland Plateau Health Department Director Reisa Sloce and staff, farmers from the Lebanon Farmers Market, Dr. Mhroos Peters of Ballad Russell County Hospital, Health Coalition Board members, key partners, and volunteers. Many organizations and individuals who were not selected for an award this year still greatly contributed to the Coalition’s success in 2023, and the Coalition deeply appreciates all those who donated their time, talents, or resources towards the Coalition’s Mission of “improving access and opportunities for better overall health of all generations of Southwest Virginians.” We look forward to both continued and new partnerships in 2024. Those interested in learning more or joining the Russell County Health Coalition can visit RussellHealthCoalition.org.
2023 Russell County Health Coalition Award Recipients Anna Harris Memorial Partnership Awards RCPS 21st Century After School Program VDH Russell County Health Department Tammy Lasley, Market Manager, and the farmers of the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market
Frazier & Helen Snead Honorary Sponsor Awards Molina Healthcare, accepted by Jennifer Jolliffe Sentara Health, accepted by Laura Duffy Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, accepted by Misty Lee Ballad Health Russell County Hospital, accepted by Dr. Mhroos Peters
Donna Meade Sproles Volunteer Service Award Ms. Bee Stuart Mr. Aaron Owens
