Every year The Century Council chooses members of state legislatures who have shown an extraordinary effort to fight drunk driving and underage drinking in their states. In 2012, The Century Council recognizes 17 legislators for their work on issues such as hardcore drunk driving, teen driver safety, underage drinking, and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth.

“The Century Council has spent two decades fighting drunk driving and underage drinking and we’re proud of the fact that both drunk driving fatalities and instances of underage drinking are at all-time lows.  Each of the individuals recognized today have played a crucial role in making our roads safer, and our kids healthier,” said Ralph Blackman, President and CEO of The Century Council. “The Century Council couldn’t do its job without the help and effort of each and every one of these legislators and we applaud their tireless efforts to better their communities.”

About The Century Council

The Century Council is a national not-for-profit leader in the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and is funded by the following distillers: Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Beam, Inc.; Brown-Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; DIAGEO; Hood River Distillers, Inc.; and Pernod Ricard USA. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, The Century Council promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol and develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns which ignite action through strategic partnerships. Established in 1991, The Century Council’s initiatives are highlighted on its website at www.centurycouncil.org.

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