Policy & Practice June 2018

association news

2018 APHSA Member Awards

A t this year’s APHSA National Health and Human Services Summit, May 6–9 in Arlington, VA, four member awards were presented in the follow categories: Jerry W. Friedman Health and Human Services Impact Award. Established by APHSA in honor of Jerry W. Friedman, a dedicated and passionate leader whose legacy continues to be felt throughout the health and human services system. Throughout Friedman’s career, he never let his focus drift from the end goal—stronger and healthier families and communities. This year’s recipient, Kelly Harder , Director of Community Services for the Dakota County Community Services Administration in Minnesota, embodies this same spirit as a pas- sionate and caring leader following his, “If not now, then when? If not us, then who?” motto. Harder continues to work tirelessly toward a fully integrated service delivery model of care under a social determinants of health and well-being construct. Like Friedman, he is relentless in his pursuit of the lim- itless possibilities of human potential. Harder currently serves on the APHSA Executive Governing Board and as the Chair for the APHSA National Council of Local Human Services Administrators Executive Committee. Local Outstanding Member Award. Established to recognize an individual or local agency for their outstanding contributions and commit- ment to APHSA, its members, and the field as a whole. This year’s recipient, Rodney Adams , Director of the Mecklenburg County Department of Community

Clockwise from upper left: Rodney Adams, recipient of the Local Outstanding Member Award; Kelly Harder accepts the Jerry W. Friedman Health and Human Services Impact Award; Marc Cherna, recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, at the 2018 APHSA National Health and Human Services Summit.

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