Victoria Benge Wins National Program Director of the Year Award

Victoria Benge, executive director of CASA of the Wilderness Trail, was named the Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. The announcement was made during the organization’s Awards of Excellence ceremony at the National CASA/GAL’s 2022 Annual Conference held June 6 in Seattle, WA. 

The National CASA/GAL Association’s Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year Award, named for one of National CASA/GAL’s long-time partners, was created to recognize the exceptional work program directors do every day. The recipient of this award is someone who has taken significant actions to establish or expand a CASA/GAL program. 

Under Benge’s leadership, CASA of the Wilderness Trail has expanded into Clark, Estill, Lee, and Owsley Counties, growing from five to 96 volunteers and eight to 200 children served. Additionally, donations have increased by 1000%. Through professionalism, respect and dedication, Benge has ensured that CASA has a prominent seat at the table in every conversation and discussion regarding the child welfare system in both communities.