THE AWARDS
Presented annually, Dry Societ honors people and organizations influencing change to advance behavioral health and addiction right here in our community. We recognize community members and the outstanding work being done in prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, innovation, 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.
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.
2022 - DONALD GRIFFIN
(Black Wall Street)
2021 - LISA LEE
(Foundations 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.
2022 - SEAN O'DONNELL
(Foundations 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.
2022 YOUR SOBER PAL LAURA
2021 CELESTE YVONNE
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.
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!
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.
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.
2022 - DIANA BOURGEOIS
(Wounded Warrior Project)