Addiction Policy Forum 10th Anniversary Reception
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The Addiction Policy Forum 10th Anniversary Reception featured thoughtful dialogue, recognition of key leaders on Capitol Hill and throughout the field, and an opportunity to celebrate progress in the field while recommitting to the work ahead.
2025 Award Winners
Legislators of the Year Awards
The Legislator of the Year Award is granted annually to Members of Congress who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to improving our nation’s response to the addiction crisis.
The 2025 Legislators of the Year Awardees include Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Congresswoman Carol Miller, and Congressman Danny K. Davis.
Pillar of Excellence Awards
The 2025 Pillar of Excellence Awards honor four extraordinary leaders whose work is transforming the landscape of addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and reentry across the United States. Each recipient embodies the spirit of innovation, compassion, and dedication that drives our mission forward. Â
The Pillar of Excellence Awardees include:Â
Dr. Valerie Earnshaw, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Delaware
Dr. Brian Fuehrlein, Associate Professor, Yale University, Director of Acute Care Psychiatry, VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Deltrin Kimbro, Certified Peer Recovery Supporter Supervisor and Emergency Projects Coordinator for Let’s Get Real
Director Cam Ward, Director, Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles