Voice For Coalitions

The Power of Prevention

Honoring the individuals and organizations leading prevention and building stronger, healthier communities across Florida.

SAVE THE DATE: June 25, 2027

About the Power of Prevention

The Power of Prevention is our annual event that brings together coalition members, partners, and leaders from across the state to celebrate impact and recognize excellence in prevention.

Together, we amplify our voices and highlight the difference prevention makes in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Champion Prevention

Celebrate Leadership

Strengthen Communities

Honoring Excellence in Prevention

Save the Date for Our Next Power of Prevention Event! June 25, 2026

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Sector Champion Awards

2024 Winner – Jalen Teague, Nominated by Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition

2025 Winner – Paige Ferguson, Nominated by Flagler Cares

2024 Winner – Nancy Valdez, Nominated by Clay Action Coalition

2025 Winner – Katrina VanAernam, Nominated by her colleagues at Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition.

2024 Winner – Letti Bozard with Bozard Ford, Nominated by St. Johns Prevention Coalition

2025 Winner – Ursula Myles with Florida Blue, Nominated by Vanessa Salmo

2025 Winner – Monica McDaniels with Money Pages, Nominated by Community Coalition Alliance

2024 Winner – Colleen Kirvan, Nominated by One Voice for Volusia

2025 Winner – Rise Up Program at Flagler Schools, Nominated by Flagler Cares

2024 Winner – Sharon Warner, Nominated by Mya Russi-Oliver

2025 Winner – Jenny Ramon-Gagne with Tobacco Free Putnam, Nominated by Nancy Castillo

2024 Winner – Roni Wood, Wildwood Police, Nominated by Sumter C.A.P.

2025 Winner – Sheriff Brian Creech, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Nominated by Hamilton County Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coalition

2024 Winner – Doris Carroll, Nominated by Putnam County Health & Wellness Coalition

2025 Winner – Hank Lunsford, Lions Club, Nominated by One Voice for Volusia

2024 Winner – Dr. Phil Mobley, Nominated by Project Opioid North Florida

2025 Winner – Uplift Communities Team, Nominated by Nancy Castillo 

2024 Winner – Nancy Russo, SMA Healthcare, Nominated by Nancy Castillo

2025 Winner – Sol Wyter, Simply Healthcare FL, Nominated by Caitlin Miller

2024 Winner – SSG David Foresman, Nominated by CCA

2025 Winner – SSG David Foresman & TSgt Robert George, Nominated by Nancy Castillo & Kristy Amburgey

2024 Winner – Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Nominated by Sally Finn

2025 Winner – Marion County Children’s Alliance, Nominated by CCA

2024 Winner – Stephanie Fitzgerald, Nominated by Freedom Life Compass

2025 Winner – KJ Demich, Nominated by Daniel Rionda

2024 Winner – Donna Wethington, Nominated by Kimberly Plummer

2025 Winner – Stephanie Geoghagan, Nominated by Donna Wethington

Prevention Leaders of Florida Awards

2024 Winner – Major Michael Coy

2025 Winner – Kristy Amburgey

2024 Winner – Nancy Valdez, Nominated by Clay Action Coalition

2025 Winner – Katrina VanAernam, Nominated by her colleagues at Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition.

2024 Winner – North Florida ORS Team

2025 Winner – Cara Meeks

2024 Winner – Nancy Castillo

2025 Winner – Caitlin Miller

2024 Winner – Nikie Waits

2025 Winner – Lorrie Van Voorthuijsen

2024 Winner – Robert Jacobson

2025 Winner – Inspire to Rise, Inc.

2024 Winner – Ellen Snelling