LIBERTY – The Northland Coalition named Angie Winkler the recipient of their Outstanding Commitment to Prevention Award for 2020.

A clinical liaison for Signature Psychiatric Hospital, Winkler has been an active participant in the coalition for several years, most recently serving as president for 2019-20.

Community Prevention Specialist Emily Barnes, Tri-County liaison to the coalition, presented the award to Winkler. Barnes noted Winkler, a parent and mental health professional, has been a dedicated volunteer of the Park Hill Community Alliance for Youth since 2016. She is their chair and as a sector representative.

During the award presentation, Winkler was recognized for her dedication to creating healthy communities.

“The mental health professional is especially focused on helping individuals build a resilient response to stress and toxic situations in order to prevent mental health issues or their recurrence,” coalition information states.

“She helped us create our new ‘Roots of Resil…