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Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil receives Harford Award

Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil receives Harford Award

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Joining the presentation of the Harford Award to Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil were, from left, Len Parrish, director of the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development; Brigitte Peters, senior business development representative with the Maryland Department of Commerce, who represented Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz; Patricia Smith, RN, clinical coordinator with WATCH Program-Cecil County; Lisa Starkey, RN, clinical coordinator with Healthy Harford WATCH Program; Rod Kornrumpf, regional executive director-behavioral health with University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health; and Angela Rose, president and CEO of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.  (Photo courtesy of MidAtlantic Photographic LLC)
Joining the presentation of the Harford Award to Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil were, from left, Len Parrish, director of the Office of Community and Economic Development; Brigitte Peters, senior business development representative with the Maryland Department of Commerce, who represented Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz; Patricia Smith, RN, clinical coordinator with WATCH Program-Cecil County; Lisa Starkey, RN, clinical coordinator with Healthy Harford WATCH Program; Rod Kornrumpf, regional executive director-behavioral health with ; and Angela Rose, president and CEO of the . (Photo courtesy of MidAtlantic Photographic LLC)

Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil Inc., a collaborative partnership dedicated to the health and wellness of the northern Chesapeake community, received a Harford Award in the category Oct. 17 from the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.

The Harford Award recognizes and honors businesses or organizations yearly that manifest a strong commitment to the Harford County business community. Recipients are chosen through a nomination process focused on business growth, increased employment, service to the community, unique and creative business strategies, technology innovation, support of public and private education, and a drive to enhance Harford County’s business climate.

Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil was one of seven businesses presented with a Harford Award in 2019.

Founded in 1993 by community leaders from University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Harford County Health Department and Harford County Government, Healthy Harford/Healthy Cecil works to improve health and wellness in Harford and Cecil counties by promoting healthy lifestyles and  building community partnerships.