Presented to a Certified Peer Support Specialist who has demonstrated outstanding service in supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This award recognizes a peer who exemplifies core values through advocacy, mentorship, and leadership. Their work uplifts others while advancing the voice of lived experience in the behavioral health field.
Presented to a Certified Peer Recovery Coach who has transformed their lived experience into powerful, community-rooted support. This award honors a coach whose impact is defined by compassion, integrity, and leadership in the field of SUD recovery—helping others navigate their recovery with strength, dignity, and hope.
Presented to a Peer Mentor who supports individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater autonomy, self-advocacy, and personal growth. This award honors a peer professional who leads with empathy, respect, and unwavering commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and the power of peer connection.
Presented to an organization or agency that models what it means to center peer support in culture and practice. This award celebrates inclusive employment, recovery-friendly policies, and a demonstrated commitment to the value of lived experience. The recipient organization uplifts the peer workforce while fostering environments of belonging, dignity, and recovery.
