The NYAPRS Board of Directors are very proud to recognize the exemplary efforts of a number of very special individuals and organizations who have made essential contributions to advancing the recovery and rights of our community. Please join us in congratulating this extraordinary group at our upcoming Annual Conference at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center on September 21 from 6:45-8:15.
NYAPRS 2022 Annual Award Winners
BRENDAN NUGENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Brendan Nugent Leadership Award is presented to an inspiring leader for their exemplary efforts in promoting and advancing the empowerment of their peers in New York State.
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Carlton Whitmore, Director, Office of Consumer Affairs, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
FRANCES OLIVERO ADVOCACY AWARD
The Frances Olivero Advocacy Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated inspiring community leadership and advocacy on behalf of New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities.
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Christina Sparrock, Founder, Person-Centered Intervention Training Mental Health Response Program; Steering Committee Member, Correct Crisis Intervention Today
SALLY ZINMAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has a long record of exemplary contributions to the recovery, rehabilitation, and rights of people with psychiatric disabilities.
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Laura Van Tosh, Van Tosh Consulting
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Moe Armstrong, Veteran Peer Support Pioneer
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Celia Brown, Regional Advocacy Specialist for the Bureau of Recipient Affairs at the NYC Field Office, New York State Office of Mental Health; President, Board of MindFreedom International; co-founder of Surviving Race: The Intersection of Race, Disability and Human Rights Coalition.
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Paul Margolies, Ph.D, Associate Director for Practice Innovation and Implementation, Center for Practice Innovations, Division of Mental Health Services and Policy Research, NYSPI.
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Anthony Salerno, Ph.D, Innovation and Implementation Officer- Senior Research Scientist, NYU McSilver Institute
MARTY SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD
The Marty Smith Memorial Award is presented to an inspired and innovative individual or organization that has made exemplary contributions to the advancement of best practices in service to New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities.
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Fountain House
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Hands Across Long Island
MURIEL SHEPHERD PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES AWARD
The Partners with Families Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated inspiring leadership in the advancement of the alliance of families and consumers in promoting the recovery, rehabilitation, and rights of people with psychiatric disabilities.
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Dhanu Sannesy, NAMI-NYS Board of Directors
PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARD
The Public Education Award is presented to an individual whose reporting has informed policy makers and the public about the policy priorities and accomplishments of New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities.
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Josh Solomon, Capitol Bureau Reporter, Albany Times Union
PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Public Policy Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding public leadership in advocacy on behalf of New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities.
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Ruth Lowenkron, Director, Disability Justice at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
KIRSTIN VINCENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Kristin Vincent Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has a long record of devotion and exemplary contributions to advancing the recovery, rights, and dignity of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges.
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Joleen Darby, BA, CPRP, Chief Operating Officer, People USA
QUINCY BOYKIN MEMORIAL AWARD
The Quincy Boykin award is presented to a person in heartfelt recognition of your inspiring contributions to the recovery, empowerment, integration, and inclusion of all New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities.
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Matthew Canuteson, MA, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Director, Bureau of Cultural Competence
JASON BRODY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The Jason Brody Faith & Fellowship Award is presented to an individual who has been an extraordinary source of kindness, caring and devotion to people within their local mental health community.
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Sara Goodman, Director of Training, Baltic Street AEH