YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board Executive Director Duane Piccirilli is being honored for his contributions to community health.

Piccirrilli was recognized with the Path Finder Award at A.C.T.I.O.N. of Mahoning Valley's 21st Annual Banquet.

The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods is a multicultural collaboration between community members to raise awareness to overcome racism, poverty and injustice.

The Path Finder Award is given to a person who has helped community members get access to care and the help they need.

"I am honored to receive this award. Being recognized as a Path Finder shows that everything we do at the Mental Health & Recovery Board, our staff and our contract agencies are working to help more people find the help that they need." Duane Piccirilli, Executive Director, the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, said.