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2017 Awards Reception

The Addiction Policy Forum held an Awards Reception on March 1, 2017 in Washington, DC to honor legislators, practitioners and advocates nationwide for their leadership and commitment to addressing addiction.





The Addiction Policy Forum recognized the following individuals at the annual Awards Reception:


Legislators of the Year


  • Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

  • Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

  • Congressman Hal Rogers (R-KY)

  • Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI)

  • Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH)


Pillar of Excellent Award Winners


  • Michelle Harter, AnchorED Rhode Island

  • Chris Hickey, Safe Station Program

  • Chief J. Thomas Manger, Montgomery County Department of Police

  • Ellen Morehouse, Student Assistance Services

  • Scott Strode, Phoenix Multisport

  • Secretary John Wetzel, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections


Advocates of the Year


  • Doug Griffin (New Hampshire)

  • Michelle Jaskulski (Wisconsin

  • Lorraine McNeil-Popper (New York)

  • Bill Williams (New York)




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