Sue was a member of NPHA/NAPP from 1992 to 2009 and chaired the
NAPP Award Committee from 2003 to 2009. She has been founding
State President of the Indiana Peer Programs Association since 2002.
In July of 2009, she became one of the founding members of the
National Association of Peer Program Professionals and serves on its
Board of Directors as a Member at Large, Awards Chair, and Policy
Revision Chair.
Since 1974, Sue has trained 500+ adults to deliver youth programs
which build self-esteem, leadership, positive self-concept, and sound
decision-making. In 1986, Sue created and served as Founding
Executive Director of the Peer Information Center for Teens, Inc. until
she retired May 31, 2013. Her 794 PICT Peer Helpers gave more than
135,000 hours of service, serving 5-6,000+ same age and younger
peers each year. Awards include the first Indiana Governor's
Community Service and Volunteerism Award in 2006; NAPP 2002 Peer
Program of the Year; first NAPP Certified Peer Program (2002); Youth
Service America Healthy Living and Prevention Award (1995);
President's Volunteer Action Group (1990); Governor's Volunteer Action
Group (1990); Lilly Organizational Renewal Program (1988); Indiana
Exemplary Youth Organization (1987).
Sue's personal awards include Girl Scout Thanks Badge (1986); United
Way Community Leader of the Year (1988); Indiana Youth Institute
Leadership Associate (2000); Altrusa Woman of the Year (2002); 2005
Journey Fellow; Mayor's Proclamation of Richmond, Indiana "Sue
Routson Day - May 31, 2013;" Richmond Community School Board
President's Award, June 13, 3013.