LYNNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Theater Director Shay Wainwright (second from left) was presented with the Champion for Youth Award by, from left, Middle School Youth Council advisor Sheri Weeks, A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo and A Healthy Lynnfield Chair Phil Crawford during the Annual Meeting on Oct. 23.
LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield presented several awards during the Annual Meeting at the Meeting House on Oct. 23.
A Healthy Lynnfield Chair Phil Crawford began the meeting by thanking Diana DeLeo, the organization’s new director for organizing the event before reflecting on how far the organization has progressed since it was formed in 2017. He recognized recently retired Program Director Peg Sallade for her instrumental work in building the coalition into the multi-faceted organization it is today during her six years as director.
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) praised Sallade for her leadership before presenting her with a citation from the State Senate to recognize her work on behalf of A Healthy Lynnfield.
“The best way you can honor my work here is to continue to volunteer and continue your work and expertise,” said Sallade. “I think we have a great foundation as I pass the baton to Diana. I know she will be great and continue this important work.”
A Healthy Lynnfield several awards at the Annual Meeting.
Shay Wainwright, the theater director at Lynnfield Middle School, received the Champion for Youth Award, which is nominated by students and goes to a Lynnfield adult who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of Lynnfield youth.
A HEALTHY LYNNFIELD CHAIR Phil Crawford presented Diane Courtney with the Community Volunteer Award during the Annual Meeting on Oct. 23.
Diane Courtney was honored with the Community Volunteer Award, which is given to an individual whose leadership exhibits exemplary hands-on support and volunteer effort for the implementation of a prevention program or strategy within the given year;
LYNNFIELD STUDENTS (holding plaques) Nikhil Kumar, Patrick Ryou and Lorelei Eckhardt were presented with Unsung Hero Awards by, from left, Middle School Youth Council advisor Sheri Weeks, A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo and A Healthy Lynnfield Chair Phil Crawford during the Annual Meeting on Oct. 23.
Lorelei Eckhardt, a Lynnfield High School student, Nikhil Kumar and Patrick Ryou, who were Lynnfield Middle School students last year, were the recipients of the Unsung Hero Award. This award is given to Youth Council leaders for positively influencing A Healthy Lynnfield’s Youth Council from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity is necessary and a commitment to excellence.
Annabelle Eckhardt, a Lynnfield High School student, and Sydney Moore, who was a Lynnfield Middle School student last year, received the Youth Advocate Award that is given for excellence in advocacy using student voice to positively impact A Healthy Lynnfield’s cause and influence change in our community.
LYNNFIELD YOUTH Sydney Moore and Annabelle Eckhardt (holding plaques) were presented with Youth Advocate Awards by, from left, Middle School Youth Council advisor Sheri Weeks, A Healthy Lynnfield Program Director Diana DeLeo and A Healthy Lynnfield Chair Phil Crawford during the Annual Meeting on Oct. 23.
The Lynnfield Police Department was the recipient of the Community Partner Award. This award is presented to an organization or business that significantly contributes to the mission of A Healthy Lynnfield making it possible to implement prevention programs and strategies in support of healthy youth and healthy families in the community.
For more information about A Healthy Lynnfield, visit ahealthylynnfield.org.
