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The Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention recently hosted its 2010 Annual Awards Reception at Waterview Grille at Easton Club in Easton, MD.  Six awards were presented to recognize both individual and organizational contributions toward raising safe and healthy youth in Talbot County.  Award recipients for 2010 were Talbot County Councilman Corey Pack, Janet Pfeffer, previous executive director of Talbot Partnership, Talbot Family Network, Hill’s Drug Stores, Jennifer Stanley, Oxford Kids Camp; and Sawyer Spurry, Talbot Partnership Youth Coalition. High school graduates Victoria Snell, Nathan Einhorn, Christopher Ritz, and Sawyer Spurry also received Talbot Partnership’s Youth Scholarship Awards.

Talbot County Councilman Corey Pack was recognized for his tireless work to make Talbot County a healthier and safer community. Janet Pfeffer, previous executive director of Talbot Partnership, was honored for founding the organization and for 17 years of commitment and service to drug and alcohol prevention activities. Donna Hacker with Talbot Family Network was recognized for providing prevention and early intervention services to children, youth and families in TalbotCounty. Hill’s Drug Stores received an award for its “drug take back” program to safely dispose of unused medications.Jennifer Stanley founder of Oxford Kids Camp was honored for the Camp’s many years of providing kids programs inOxford. Sawyer Spurry was recognized for being a founding member and leader of the Talbot Partnership Youth Coalition.

Talbot Partnership’s 2009 Youth Scholarship awards were presented to graduates Victoria Snell of Easton High School, Nathan Einhorn of St. Michaels High School, Christopher Ritz of Easton High School, and Sawyer Spurry of St. Michaels High School. These scholarship awards were awarded to graduating seniors who submitted brief essays thoughtfully considering the high rates of underage alcohol and drug abuse in Talbot County.