Terre Haute, In. – The 2024 Hamilton Award winners were announced on Tuesday during the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner at the Sycamore Banquet Center on Indiana State University’s campus. Hamilton Awards are given to individuals and organizations who have significantly contributed to the cause of mental health and addiction in the community.  \
The winners are:
Community Winner: Former Sheriff John Plasse, (given posthumously.
Volunteer winner: Rebecca Johnson past participant in the Parke County Drug Court and the Celebrate Recovery meetings in Parke County.
Youth Winner: was the organization Bring Change to Mind at North Vigo High School.
Staff Winner: William Kennedy, Peer Recovery Specialist.
2024 Frank W. Jerse Award Winner: Dennis Weber: Weber is a retired mathematics teacher and football coach.