Danny Hicks receives the Community Prevention Award

The Sangamon County Coalition on Underage Drinking presented Danny Hicks with the Community Prevention Award on April 3, 2008, at the Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking.

Anita Bedell presented the award to Danny Hicks for his dedication and service in raising awareness about the impact of teen alcohol use and working to prevent and reduce underage drinking. “Danny has worked tirelessly to educate youth and the public about the dangers of underage drinking and driving. We commend Danny for his commitment to prevention and youth,” said Bedell, Executive Director of Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems.

Danny has been a speaker for the Injury Prevention Program at SIU School of Medicine since 1990.  He currently works as a Community Affairs Specialist for Think First, the Injury Prevention Program at SIU School of Medicine

The Sanagmon County Coalition on Underage Drinking is a community-based group of agencies and individuals within Sangamon County working to reduce and prevent underage drinking.