The Pennyrile Area Development District has chosen nine county health departments to receive the 2021 John Mahre Regionalism Award.
The nine health departments include the Christian County Health Department, Hopkins County Health Department, Muhlenberg County Health Department, Todd County Health Department, Caldwell County Health Department, Crittenden County Health Department, Livingston County Health Department, Lyon County Health Department, and Trigg County Health Department. The Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg County Health Departments fall under the umbrella of the Pennyrile District Health Department.
According to a news release, the award goes to an individual or group who made outstanding contributions and served as great examples of regional cooperation and leadership in various ways.
Officials says the local health departments have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the last two years, and they deserve recognition for the role they played in preparing for and responding to crises such as COVID-19.