As part of the celebration of the national Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Work First Inc. of Farmington has announced that Anne LeBlanc, center, has been named the Direct Support Professional of the Year. LeBlanc was selected by her peers for the honor. She has worked for Work First for 20 years with unwavering dedication and commitment to the individuals with disabilities. LeBlanc accepts the award from Linda LaRue-Keniston, left, executive director of Work First Inc., with Buzz Davis, president of the board of directors, looking on.