Thank you for helping spread the word about the Justice Center Code of Conduct awards. The Justice Center got 60 nominations and information about the winners can be found on their website at the link below. http://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/media/news/justice-center-announces-winners-2016-code-conduct-recognition-award
Two of the four winners are from ACL Member agencies and one person from an ACL member agency received special recognition.
The ACL winners are:
Diane Celano-Carnahan – Supervisor, Options for Community Living, Inc. (OMH) Smithtown, NY – Ms. Celano-Carnahan has a long history of working in the field – with 30 years at Options. Ms. Celano-Carnahan was noted for her exceptional commitment to the people she serves – including organizing and planning a wedding for two residents receiving services at an agency site. She was also cited for her diligence in maintaining culturally diverse programs.
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Michael Maloney – Unity House (OMH) Troy, NY – Mr. Maloney, an Assistant Service Director of Community Resources, is the first point of contact for those who come to Unity House for help with food, clothing, employment and homelessness prevention. He helped create a program using peer-to-peer mentoring to encourage adults to find and receive mental health services available to them.
The ACL member recognized for her good work is:
Cynthia Longo, Director of Residential Services, CN Guidance and Services, Hicksville, NY.
Congratulations to the winners and to all of you who are upholding the important principles in the Code of Conduct.