Communications and campaigns
Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards
Recognising, celebrating and rewarding the unsung heroes who change lives every day.
The two overall winners of this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards were announced by the Home Office Minister Alan Campbell at an awards ceremony in London on 10 December 2008.
Daniel Smyth from the Brent Centre for Young People in London was named Drug Worker of the Year 2008 for the intensive support he has given to 27 young men with challenging behaviour who use a variety of substances.
Family First in Middlesbrough were named Drug Team of the Year 2008 for their innovative and ground breaking work in helping children at risk due to parental substance misuse.
Awards for individuals and teams in each of the Government Office regions were also announced.
