THE AWARDS
Presented annually, we honor people and organizations influencing change that advances behavioral health and addiction treatme right here in northern Nevada.
We recognize the community and the outstanding work being done in the realm of prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery and the reduction of social stigma.
PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Exceptional professionals who have excelled in their areas of expertise, exemplify compassion, kindness, and inspire hope for those in and/or seeking recovery.
2023 - ANDREW SHERBONDY
(WASHOE COUNTY STAR PROGRAM)
2022 - DANI DOEHRING
(STEP1 INC.)
2021 - SHARON CHAMBERLIN
(Northern Nevada Hopes)
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Nominees for this award are dedicated, persuasive and compassionate advocates for adults, youth and families in recovery, and exceed expectations to advance the welfare of the community.
2023 - DARCY PATTERSON
(WAKE UP NEVADA)
2022 - DONALD GRIFFIN
(Black Wall Street)
2021 - LISA LEE
(Foundation for Recovery)
YOUNG LEADER AWARD
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
This award recognizes young adults who exemplify exceptional leadership among their peers to foster a culture of recovery and resiliency that helps young people with mental illness and/or addiction live full lives in their communities.
2023 - WILLIS DIXON
(Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality)
2022 - SEAN O'DONNELL
(Foundation for Recovery)
2021 - EZRA ROSE
(NRAP)
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
In honor of our founder Lori Windfeldt, this award is presented to an outstanding public figure who has brought greater visibility and awareness to recovery by publicly sharing their personal story.
2023 - SARAH BEAR RIVELY
(CURIOUS IN THE CITY)
2022 LAURA VAN ANTWERP
(Your Sober Pal)
2021 CELESTE YVONNE
(The Ultimate Mom Challenge)
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
The nominee for this award is a community volunteer who has made a significant positive impact in helping amplify the community’s efforts in prevention, intervention, treatment or recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse and decreasing social stigma in seeking help.
2023 - FRED ROBLES
(CARES Campus)
2022 - SOPHIE MOELLER
(REPS4RECOVERY)
2021 - SANDY CARTLIDGE
(The Empowerment Center)
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
WINDFELDT INSPIRE AWARD
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Not everyone fits into a category, and we honor everything about that! This category recognizes someone that deserves recognition for their efforts, dedication or passion for the recovery community!
2023 - ALISON DILLARD
(Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality)
2022 - ROXANNE DECARLO
(The Empowerment Center)
2021 - MARY CHARLES
(Foundation for Recovery)
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
This award was established for the purpose of recognizing an exemplary corporation that promotes the mental health of its employees, stakeholders, and community.
Awardees exemplify leadership in corporate mental health in commitment, community and culture.
2023 - no nominees
2022 - LISA MOORE
(Life Changes, Inc.)
2021 - MITCH BERNEY
(USA Rehab Centers.org)
BOARD SPOTLIGHT
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
Keeping with the purpose and mission of DSSC, our small but mighty board is heavily involved in the community, primarily helping others in their times of need.
It is important to our organization to recognize the dedication of those going above and beyond in the mental/behavioral health community, and to shed light on the life changing work and acknowledgment of one of our own.
2023 - HEATHER REIMER
(AssuredPartners, Each One. Tell One.)
2022 - DIANA BOURGEOIS
(Wounded Warrior Project)
SANS BAR ACADEMY AWARDS
The Sans Bar Academy Awards is an annual event held in Reno, Nevada, each September in partnership with the Dry Society Social Club Gala.
This event is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in the world of non-alcoholic beverages.