By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy
Annual Award Nomination
We proudly recognize outstanding members of the recovery community each year. Prior to our National Recovery Month Event we like to solicit nominations on the five categories below. We encourage you to nominate members of the recovery community who you feel represent those titles.
Submissions should be no less than 2 paragraphs and should include a brief bio and at least 1 paragraph explaining why you feel this individual is deserving of the award in the particular category. Please be specific as to why you chose that category and why this person exemplifies these qualities. Submissions are due by Saturday Aug 13th, 2022
Robert Koch and Marsha Beach Lifetime Achievement Award
An individual or organization that has had outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to the recovery community and treatment industry, for a period longer than 10 years.
Professional of the Year Award
An individual who has made significant impact and contribution for the past year in their position as counselor, therapist or case manager in the recovery field.
Recovery Advocate of the Year
An individual who has 1) demonstrated dedication to raise awareness and address barriers for individual in or seeking recovery 2) demonstrated leadership in advancing multiple pathways to recovery and recovery support services.
Recovery Champion of the Year
An individual who has made a commitment to improving the lives of people in or seeking recovery.
Recovery Person of the Year
An individual who has 1) demonstrated significant progress in their recovery and 2) made significant efforts to “give back” to their recovery community and 3) has been in recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
Past Broward Recovery Month Honorees
Year |
Recovery Person of the Year |
Recovery Advocate of the Year |
Lifetime Achievement |
Professional of the Year |
Para-Professional of the Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Kathryn Del Guidice | Marie Guma-Jelinek | Judie Mitchell | Marissa Way | Cheryl Nunn |
2017 | Rachel Landry | Janet Downie | Carol Ray | Richard Mayora | David Goloski |
2016 | Kristen Smith | Elizabeth “Lissa” Franklin | Van Jones | Christopher Hickman | – |
2015 | John Correa | Justine Castañeda | Broward Addiction Recovery Center [BARC] | Dr. David Fawcett | – |
2014 | Bobbie Linkhorn / Ray Rapaglia | John Reeck | Maureen Donadio | Vernon Martin / Harry Henshaw | – |
2013 | Joseph Ahne | Allan Tyler | Rocky Rodriguez | Vinny Richards | – |
2012 | Maite Sori | Shawn Bateza | Judge Marcia Beach | Beatriz Felton | – |
2011 | Katherine Wiggens | Geri Pipitone | Judge Robert J. Fogan | Bradley Haber | – |
2010 | Ivan Steinke | Tom Flaherty | David Choate | Jean Fisher | – |
2009 | Ron Malec | David Hayward | Schelle Meyer | Miriam Griffin | – |
2008 | Bill Murphy | Paul Jacquith | Pat Kramer | Ben Brafman | – |
2007 | Salah Abdalla | Marci Ronik | Hon. Judge Giselle Pollack | Guy A. Wheeler | – |
2006 | Will Grayson | Dr. Jacqueline Panellas | Drusilla Fowler | Jennifer Lee | – |
2005 | Matthew Griglock | Sheriff Ken Jenne | Phillip Dickey | – | – |
2004 | Cheryl Clardy | David Choate | Hon. Judge Melanie May | – | – |
2003 | Mathis Moore | Maureen Flori | Ken Decerchio | – | – |