Please join us in honoring heroes in our movement and field by attending our Annual Awards/Memorial Ceremony on September 30 at 11:30am as a part of this year’s virtual NYAPRS Annual Conference.
Registration is completely free; CEUs will be available at cost. Register Now at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-in-hope-together-for-justice-and-wellness-for-all-tickets-163080673685
Questions? Contact Eileen at eileenc@nyaprs.org.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has a lifelong record of exemplary contributions to the recovery, rehabilitation, and rights of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
DAVID WOODLOCK
David has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing recovery centered values and innovation within hospital and community-based service settings throughout his long career of service to both adults and children.
BRENDAN NUGENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Brendan Nugent Leadership Award is presented to an inspiring peer leader for their efforts to promote the empowerment of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
LAVERNE MILLER
Over the past two decades, Laverne has led the way in promoting pioneering peer support, criminal justice and employment initiatives aimed at advancing social justice and addressing health, economic and criminal justice disparities.
MARTY SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD
The Marty Smith Memorial Award is presented to an organization that has provided exemplary community services to New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
RECOVERY OPTIONS MADE EASY
Recovery Options Made Easy has a long record of providing exemplary, innovative, uninterrupted and pioneering peer-run crisis, housing, support and advocacy service
QUINCY BOYKIN MEMORIAL AWARD
The Quincy Boykin award is presented to an individual who has made inspiring contributions to the recovery, empowerment and integration of the full diversity of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
STANLEY MARTIN
Stanley Martin’s courageous and relentless leadership fostered high impact community organizing and advocacy aimed at criminal justice reform and addressing disparities in healthcare, education, and housing.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARD
The Public Education Award is presented to an individual in recognition of their exemplary efforts to educate the public about the priorities and accomplishments of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
DAVID LOMBARDO
David has kept a focus on mental health and criminal justice reform via prominent newspaper and radio coverage that has had a high impact on state policy and community education and advocacy
PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The Public Policy Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding public leadership on behalf of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
SENATOR SAMRA BROUK
Senator Brouk has demonstrated tireless leadership in helping to shape state and local policies advancing crisis and criminal justice reform, racial equity and expansions in essential community mental health services and supports.
SENATOR JULIA SALAZAR
Senator Salazar’s strong and steadfast leadership helped to win passage of landmark ‘HALT’ legislation mandating rehabilitative treatment over cruel solitary confinement policies and practices
MURIEL SHEPHARD PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES AWARD
The Partners with Families Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated inspiring leadership in the advancement an alliance with family members in promoting the recovery, rehabilitation and rights of people with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges
LORI DRESCHER
Lori’s courageous leadership helped to inspire and bring together advocates for integrated services and fidelity level peer supports for New Yorkers with both mental health and addiction related challenges
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.
DANNY FREY
In his role as Editor-in-Chief of City Voices for almost two decades, Danny has provided countless opportunities to bring hope, advance peer support and promote informed self and system advocacy for people across New York City and New York State.
KIRSTIN VINCENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Kirsten Vincent Leadership Award is presented to a NYAPRS Board member who has made inspiring and exemplary contributions to advance the recovery, rights and dignity of New Yorkers with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges.
CARLA RABINOWITZ
Carla’s decades of extraordinary dedication, advocacy and community organizing expertise has made a major difference in the lives of people with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges across New York and the nation
