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Queen Anne's County honors student 'Drug Free' ambassadors and poster-contest winners
Summary
County commissioners and the QAC Drug Free Coalition recognized student ambassadors and winners of the opioid‑awareness poster contest May 12, awarding certificates, gift cards and service recognitions; multiple students logged dozens to hundreds of volunteer hours.
Commissioners recognized the 2026 Queen Anne's County opioid‑awareness poster contest winners and Drug Free Student Ambassadors at the May 12 meeting. Warren Wright, introduced as the coalition chair, presented awards, thanked donors and volunteers, and described outreach efforts including storefront displays, PSAs, and community events.
Wright and staff announced participation and service tallies: 82 poster entrants countywide and dozens of student ambassadors who conducted outreach; the transcript lists examples of volunteer hours—Stevensville Middle School students completing teens of hours each, and graduating ambassadors who logged 100+ hours (Anaya Branford 111 hours; Maggie Porciello 115 hours; Jacob Carhart 220 hours). Winners received framed posters and gift cards; ambassadors received braided paracord wristlets and purple graduation cords in recognition of leadership and service.
Coalition leaders said the program aims to engage youth in prevention, spread awareness about the risks of opioids and fentanyl, and strengthen community resilience. Commissioners praised the students and volunteers and accepted a proclamation message from Congressman Andy Harris recognizing the group's work.
