Robin Groomer, a professional who works to ensure financial support for children, was among 12 people honored for their work in the child support industry June 16.
Groomer was the only award recipient from Monroe County and was recognized with the others at the 2016 Indiana Child Support Conference in Merrillville, Indiana.
This year’s conference marked the 40th anniversary of the federal child support program, according to a press release from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, and 627 Indiana child support workers were present.
Groomer won the Indiana Prosecuters’ K.I.D., or Kudos for Inspiration and Dedication, award for her 10-year service in the industry and her ability to jump on any problem or project, according to the release.
The top award, called the Beatrice Deuel Child Support Superior Service Award, was presented to Gloria Pryor of Lake County. Pryor has worked for the county for 36 years now.
In addition to the 12 special honorees at the conference, 95 other child support workers were recognized for their ongoing services across the state.
Anicka Slachta
