STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Numerous people were honored by Community Partners for Recovery during the annual Epic Awards at the Cave Area Conference Center over the weekend.
Libby Short, Christie Wall and AK Murrey founded the nonprofit in Barren County in 2024 with the aim of addressing the local need for addiction recovery while reducing the attached stigma. As a fundraiser for Community Partners for Recovery, seven awards were presented: the Faith in Action, the Community Head Coach, the Hometown Community Connector Award, the Resilience Award, the Paving the Way Award and the Donkey Award.
The entire Barren Inc. Lead Forward Class received the Impact All Star Award for civic responsibility.
Rondal Buford, who was described as a true community servant for helping folks whenever there is a need, received the Good Faith Award.
The Community Leadership award recipient was Cave City Mayor Dwayne Hatcher for his dedication to the community.
WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen was awarded the Hometown Community Connector Award.
Stacy Gordon, lead Recovery Coach for CPR, received the Resilience Award.
Larry and Charlotte Glass were honored with the “Paving the Way” award for their leadership and problem solving.
Paul Grider, who is a member of the CPR Board, was honored with “The Donkey Award.” This award was named as a reference to a sermon he preached as pastor of The Way Church in Horse Cave that was titled “Be the Donkey.”
Key Facts
• Community Partners for Recovery hosted its annual Epic Awards in Cave City
• Nonprofit founded in 2024 to support addiction recovery and reduce stigma in Barren County
• Seven awards highlighted civic responsibility, leadership and recovery support
• Barren Inc. Lead Forward Class received the Impact All Star Award
• Cave City Mayor Dwayne Hatcher honored with Community Leadership award
• WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen received the Hometown Community Connector Award
• Recovery coach Stacy Gordon recognized with the Resilience Award
• Larry and Charlotte Glass received the Paving the Way award
• CPR board member and pastor Paul Grider received The Donkey Award
Michael Crimmins with Glasgow News 1 contributed to this reporting along with Todd Steenbergen.
