United Way of Weld County’s 2015 Celebration of Excellence was held March 12 at the University Center ballroom on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado. The event is held each year to recognize the organizations and individuals who have helped UWWC throughout the year.
Executive Director of North Range Behavioral Health, Larry Pottorff, was recently awarded United Way’s Community Impact Health Advocate of 2015.
For more than 30 years, Larry has been making a difference for people with mental illness in Weld County communities.
His achievements and advocacy inspire all of us. Congratulations, Larry!
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