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The 2nd Annual Recovery Gala was a sold-out event!

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR


SPINE NEVADA 


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

SOUTH CREEK EVENT CENTER

5:30-9:30 P.M.


Our 2021 Partners

2021 COMMUNITY AWARDS

Presented annually, the Dry Society Social Club Awards honors people and organizations making strides and influencing change to advance behavioral health and addiction right here in our community.  In its first year, we recognized community members and the outstanding work being done in prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, innovation, and the reduction of social stigma. The INSPIRE Awards honor people and organizations within the following categories:


  • YOUNG LEADER AWARD
  • COMMUNITY CHAMPION
  • CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
  • PEOPLE'S CHOICE
  • WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
  • PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
  • ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR


YOUNG LEADER - EZRA ROSE (NRAP)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

CORPORATE EXCELLENCE - MITCH BERNEY (USA REHAB CENTERS)

COMMUNITY CHAMPION - SANDY CARTLIDGE (THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - MARY CHARLES (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - MARY CHARLES (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - MARY CHARLES (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD - CELESTE YVONNE (AUTHOR)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - SHARON CHAMBERLAIN (NORTHERN NEVADA HOPES)

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - LISA LEE (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - LISA LEE (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - LISA LEE (FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY)

entertainment

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

Justin Guarini’s almost 30-year career on the stage and screen includes the first season of American Idol where he performed in front of 30 million viewers each week, starring roles in 6 Broadway productions, as well as his wildly popular character “Lil’ Sweet”, seen in hundreds of millions of homes in Diet Dr. Pepper commercials in America.


Did we mention... HE'S GOING TO SING FOR US!

COMMUNITY INSPIRE AWARDS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

We proudly recognize outstanding members of the recovery community each year. Prior to the Gala, we will solicit nominations in several categories.


 We encourage you to nominate members of the recovery community who you feel represent these titles. Submissions should include a brief bio of the nominee and why you feel they are deserving of the award in the particular category. Please be specific as to why you chose the category and why this person exemplifies the qualities listed!


  Submissions are due by

Saturday, August 28, 2021

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUSTIN GUARINI

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

 

A Night You Don't Want to Miss!

SANS BAR| ZERO PROOF BAR

SANS BAR| ZERO PROOF BAR

 The mocktail master of the national recovery community, Chris Marshall of Sans Bar, will be slinging delicious zero-proof cocktails, exclusively at this event!


"Come for the connection and zero-proof cocktails, stay for the community."  

YOSH'S UNIQUE DELICATESSEN

SANS BAR| ZERO PROOF BAR

Delicious catered dinner from Reno's only YOSH'S Unique Delicatessen!  


 Like the generations of culinary artists that came before them, Josh and Debbie, the current owners and operators of Yosh’s Unique Delicatessen, add their own “unique” and innovative recipes with an inspired passion for home-cooked food. They roast and smoke all of their meats and have incorporated local produce by partnering with the Slow Food Movement in Reno. 

DOUGHP FOR DESSERT

Our partner's at DOUGHP are bringing us the greatest trend in dessert... EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH!

 

Kelsey Moreira (a kick-ass soberpreneur, Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and Las Vegas resident) founded DOUGHP in 2017, making a splash on TVs hit show, Shark Tank! 


In keeping with it's mission to reduce the stigmas around mental health & addiction recovery, through their #doughp4hope campaign, DOUGHP donates a portion of EVERY SALE to SHE RECOVERS Foundation!
"We're making the world a little sweeter... one spoonful at a time!"  

slomovid booth

slomovid booth

A truly one of a kind experience! Imagine that photo booth, you know, the one that’s been done over and over and over again. We’ve taken everything you love and added an entirely new twist to create an unrivalled level of entertainment. 

Book nook

slomovid booth

Book nook

New York Times Best Selling Author, Anna David, will be in the house with the re-launch of her uber successful book, Party Girl. Copies will be available at the event!


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