Christina Veil honored with Bobby Cobb award for behavioral health work

A meeting presenter announced that Christina Veil was this year’s recipient of the Bobby Cobb award, citing her work with a behavioral health collaborative that supports students and families. The presenter said the collaborative’s results are "amazing" and noted the effort is unique among counties; the award includes a $250 check.

Veil accepted the recognition and told the room she was "totally surprised." She said, "Nothing I do is by myself... It's my team," and asked her colleagues to stand. Veil described the collaborative as a work in progress—"We have been building this plane while we fly it"—and said the group continues to work through challenges while achieving successes in supporting students and families.

There was no formal vote or motion recorded on the award. The presentation was a moment of recognition during the meeting; organizers handed over a check and members of Veil’s team were acknowledged.