Award Nominations & Recipients
Leaders of the addiction recovery advocacy movement from across the nation will be honored at the America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner (AHR), September 17, 2024. AHR salutes the legacies of dynamic recovery trailblazers who dedicated their lives to removing barriers for individuals and families affected by addiction and honors the future of their legacies.
Our Awards
Now's your chance! Nominate an individual or organization that inspires you for an AHR award.
Appointed Awards
Accepting Nominations
Please submit your nominations no later than July 19, 2024.
Advocate of the Year Award Nomination Form
Past Award Recipients
2023, Advocate of the Year Award
Dona Dmitrovic
Currently serving as the Senior Advisor for Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dona…
2023, Advocate of the Year Award
Emily Newton
Emily Newton is a young woman in long-term recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. As a student, she returned on campus to the…
2023, Advocate of the Year Award
Jessica Geschke
Jessica currently leads various projects that aim to bring awareness to substance use disorder and end the stigma surrounding it within her employment at Serve…
2023, Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
Phil Valentine
Phil Valentine is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). He has been integral to this Recovery Community Organization since January…