Dr. Michael Yochelson

We are proud to celebrate Emma Harrington for receiving the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Public Service Award at the 2026 LifeSavers Highway Safety Conference for her impactful Rural Roads Initiative.

With a highway safety grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Emma led a Rural Roads Safety program and increased seatbelt usage by 5% in just one year in Laurens County, Georgia.

Emma’s vision, leadership, and commitment through Shepherd Center’s Injury Prevention Program drive meaningful change across Georgia's communities. We appreciate her dedication to highway safety and injury prevention.

Thank you, Emma, for your innovative and passionate work!