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:

Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award

Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in honor of William L. White, recognizes significant contributions made to the recovery movement through outstanding advocacy, research, or policy reform. William L. White, renowned recovery historian and author, made sustained contributions to the field since 1969 and has inspired countless individuals to learn from our history while mobilizing advocates and advancing the New Recovery Advocacy Movement (NRAM) with integrity, authenticity, and servant leadership.

Excellence in Recovery Journalism

The Excellence in Recovery Journalism Award, presented in partnership with Reporting on Addiction, honors journalists who courageously illuminate stories of addiction and recovery, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of individuals battling adversity. This prestigious accolade recognizes their dedication to investigative news journalism and compassionate, fact-based storytelling, inspiring empathy, challenging stigmas, and catalyzing positive change.

Federal Champion Award

Many agencies across the Federal government have an incredibly important role in leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families. Addiction crosses to many agencies to mention. The Federal Champion Award recognizes individuals within the Federal government who have demonstrated outstanding, transformational leadership.

Nominated Awards:

Advocate of the Year Award

The Advocate of the Year Award recognize outstanding advocacy leadership. This award is presented in honor of the legacies of Lisa Mojer-Torres and Joel Hernandez, who stood up for the dignity and rights of all people impacted by substance use disorders.

Lisa Mojer-Torres was instrumental in the founding of Faces & Voices of Recovery as the first board chair. Her inquiring and challenging mind offered new insights, and, by example, she encouraged us to stand up and speak out on behalf of all pathways to recovery, including the use of medications. Her leadership contributed to a significant shift in understanding addiction recovery and the need to end discriminatory policies and practices.

Joel Hernandez was a champion whose protest in the face of discrimination in the Hernandez v Raytheon legal case inspired us all. This historic case has had a profound impact on employment laws for people with substance use disorder histories.

Nomination submissions closed July 19, 2024.