Aurora Mental Health Center’s 8th Annual Student Art Show and Contest

Over 400  pieces of art  from 34 different schools were on display Wednesday, October 22nd at the 8th Annual “Living Life to the Fullest” student art show and contest, presented by Aurora Mental Health. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade created artworks based on this year’s theme of “What Inspires or Excites You?”. Held at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, students, parents, grandparents and teachers came out for the event which featured hors d’oeuvres and a reception, followed by the awards program. The event, hosted by AMHC Board of Director’s President Peter Cukale, selected first and second place winners in each of the 4 grade categories, as well as four Director’s Choice Award recipients. Each winner received a special recognition on stage to display their artwork and were presented with gift certificates provided by sponsor Citywide Banks.

Aurora Mental Health Center staff were also recognized during the annual celebration. Kathryn McGinness was honored as Intern of the Year, Casey Hilliard received the award for Administrative Staff of the Year, Blair Mollieri was named Adult Family Services Clinician of the Year, Margaret Charlton was honored as Family Services Clinician of the Year and Rudy Glasco was named Manager of the Year. Retiring board members , Linda Ashburn, Tim Huffman, Sandra Knight and Dona Zavislan were also honored. The board then elected seven new members, including Tom Ashburn, Molly Barrett, Terry Campbell Caron, Harrison Cochran, Teri Karjala, Dave Walcher and Kevin Waters.

With more than 400 employees, 50 interns and 40 volunteers, the Aurora Mental Health Center is a full service community mental health center committed to creating healthy and secure communities by providing the least restrictive service that ensures quality, appropriate, and efficient care. Learn more by visiting aumhc.org.