The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce received the 2012 Health Hero Award this week from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

The Taskforce is an alliance of 227 individuals and 66 organizations working to reduce underage and youth binge drinking. The award recognizes agencies that have made significant positive impact on the community’s health.

The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce was formed in 2000. Its next open bi-monthly meeting is Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Turner Chapel AME Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway in Marietta.