Montpelier, VT – The Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award recipient by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful Vermont Employee Wellness Partnership initiative.
AGC/VT and the Employee Wellness Partnership have developed a nationally recognized mental health awareness campaign, led by Reid Wobby and Gregory Tatro. They have been highlighted across various media outlets and have been invited to Association gatherings across the Northeast to help train and educate groups on these issues.
In six months, through the partnership with Stephanie Busch of Vermont’s Department of Health, the organization has:
- Reached approximately 150,000 people across the Vermont community (25% of the Vermont population)
- Distributed 15,000 Narcan doses to Vermont business and organizations
- Distributed 25,000 harm reduction kits to help the people in need
- Held 12 virtual “Ted Talks” and created a portable training and awareness campaign
- Held 25 on-site visits with contractors and organizations to discuss mental health and employee well-being
“Congratulations to The Associated General Contractors of Vermont for exemplifying the impact associations have on the industries and professions they represent, and on society at large,” said ASAE president and CEO, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “It’s always so incredibly satisfying to see associations going above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. We’re very proud to spotlight this award-winning initiative.”
“I am pleased to share with you all that your participation and willingness to address the mental health crisis in our country has been recognized by the ASAE (the association of associations) for your creation and support of Jenna’s Promise, Reid Wobby, mental health awareness and the AGC/VT Overdose Prevention Program,” said Jason Sicard, owner of JP Sicard and president of AGC/VT.
