The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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National Recovery Month



September is Recovery Month National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2013


Community Events


Community Event Award

2012 Community Event Awards


Apply Now! Submit your application and event for the 2012 Recovery Month Community Event Award.

There are three categories for the 2012 Event Award:

  1. Rally and Walk/Run Events
  2. Educational Events
  3. Special Celebrations
You can submit your application via the online application form, or by email and mail, using the PDF application.

2011 Community Event Award Winners


The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is pleased to acknowledge the efforts of those who planned and organized events in 2011 for Recovery Month. SAMHSA selected five event award winners for their 2011 Recovery Month events. The winners for the 2011 Community Event Awards are:

Rally and Walk/Run Events Category
PRO–ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together)
Title of Event: Recovery Walks!

Pam Hyde and Noni West
Pam Hyde and Noni West

Special Celebrations Category
The McShin Foundation
Title of Event:  Recovery Fest & BBQ Cook-Off

Pam Hyde and John Shinholser

Pam Hyde and John Shinholser

Educational Events Category
Xavier University, New Orleans, LA
Title of Event: Xavier University Recovery Event

Pam Hyde and Shirley Labbe

Pam Hyde and Shirley Labbe

SAMHSA-Sponsored Events Category
AADACO, The Oregon Affiliate of NAADAC
Title of Event: Recovery Rocks

Pam Hyde and Christine Stole

Pam Hyde and Christine Stole

Honorable Mention distinction (Special Celebrations Category)
Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. (DACCO)
Title of Event: Opening Doors for a Drug Free Community

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