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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, October 15, 1993                   TAG: 9310150264
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-11   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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DATELINE: BLACKSBURG                                LENGTH: Medium


MENTAL-HEALTH AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County is accepting nominations from the public for the following mental health awards:

\ Roswell Round Award: for an individual with an ongoing history of volunteer service in the mental health field or with exceptional service during the past year.

\ Mattie Lou Smusz Award: for an individual involved in volunteer activities serving people with mental illnesses or someone who has helped promote mental health.

\ The Gunnar Teilmann Award: for a member of the clergy in Montgomery County who serves the needs of others.

\ The Distinguished Service Award: for an individual or organization which has performed a service during the past year.

\ The Mental Health Professional Award: for a professional person who has demonstrated a commitment to promoting mental health in the areas of prevention, improving the diagnosis, treatment and cures for mental health.

\ The Media Award: for individuals or representatives of the media who have made outstanding contributions in the coverage of mental health issues.

\ The Charles H. Johnson Award: for a member of the Mental Health Association Board who is especially dedicated to the prevention and treatment of mental illnesses and shows a willingness to support and assist others.

For applications, call the Mental Health Association at 552-4531. The deadline is Oct. 22 and the awards will be presented Nov. 16 at the Mental Health Association's banquet.



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