The CPS of the Year award is presented each year to a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) who has demonstrated excellence and whose service has made a significant impact in the field of prevention.
Annual Celebration
Join the Prevention Certification Board of NH on Thursday, June 12th from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Fox Chapel Conference Room in the Main Building at 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 to celebrate the 2025 CPS of the Year winner! Refreshments will be provided while we present the 2025 award. RSVP today!
2025 CPS of the Year
Barbara is the longest serving Student Assistance Program Coordinator in NH and a passionate and steadfast advocate for prevention services in NH. Anyone who has met her would describe her as passionate, warm, and protective of the students in her care. Student Assistance Programs have been her life’s work and legacy.
Throughout her career, Barbara’s passion for the work has never wavered. When Barbara commits to a school and larger community she dives in headfirst without hesitation, doing everything in her power to support students, their families, and staff.
Barbara is always willing to go the extra mile for the students she works with and her “can do” attitude inspires all of us who get the privilege to work with her.
Previous CPS of the Year Winners
- 2024 Lisa Vasquez
- 2023 Melissa Lee
- 2022 Kimberly Haley
- 2021 Elizabeth Brochu
- 2020 Jacqueline Baker
- 2019 Mary Forsythe Taber
- 2018 Traci Fowler
- 2017 Kelleen Gaspa
- 2016 Timothy Lena
- 2015 Susan McKeown
