First annual Night of Excellence celebrates POPSS clients’ achievements

On February 21, 2020, the first annual 2020 Night of Excellence was held to celebrate the achievements of Peer-on-Peer Support Services (POPSS) program clients. The POPSS program supports Crossroads housing program graduates in achieving long-term goals and utilizing coping skills to maintain life recovery.

Organized by POPSS Program Coordinator Ashley Sena, the 2020 Night of Excellence featured awards, art, and talent along with a taco bar generously provided by La Salita.

Special thanks goes to Bernalillo County Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty, Judge Courtney Weaks, and former Crossroads Program Coordinator Brandee Gutierrez for judging the talent show portion of the evening.

2020 Award Recipients

  • Kristy Lopez – Butterfly Award
  • Queva Hubbard – Community Advocate Award
  • Cory Lee – Monarch Award
  • Heather Hawkins – Historic (T-Rex) Award
  • Michyla Callen – Peer Support Award
  • Henrietta Correa – Peer Support Award
  • Gabriela Gallegos – Peer Support Award
  • Estee Kupiec – Peer Support Award
  • Danna Montoya – Peer Support Award

Thank you to everyone who made our first Night of Excellence a huge success! View more photos from the evening on our Facebook page.

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