Advocacy Award
In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in shaping public policy and advocating for meaningful change.
- 2024: Kailin See and Sam Rivera
- 2025: Alexis Pleus
- 2026: Christine Khaikin
Clinical Innovation Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to advancing clinical excellence and innovation in services for persons who use substances.
- 2025: Joshua Lynch, DO
- 2026: Benjamin Eckhardt, MD
Community Champion Award
- 2024: Maia Szalavitz
Lifetime Achievement Award
For outstanding lifelong contributions to addiction medicine, including clinical excellence, education, research, and advocacy.
- 2026: Gregory Bunt, MD
President’s Award
In recognition of lifelong contributions to the population of persons who use substances.
- 2026: Ernest Drucker, MD (posthumously)
Provider Patient Advocate Award
In recognition of unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to advocating for people who use substances and ensuring excellence in care.
- 2025: Justine Waldman, MD
Science Award
- 2024: Edward (Ned) Nunes, MD
Social Media Award
In recognition of your outstanding creativity, engagement, and impact in leveraging social media to connect with, inform, and inspire people who use substances and those who love them.
- 2025: Courtney Dorritie
