Spirit of Recovery Award Nominations:
The criteria for the Spirit of Recovery Award are as follows:
1. Personal Recovery Journey
- The nominee has demonstrated significant progress in their own recovery from substance use, showing resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to personal growth.
2. Peer Support and Mentorship
- The nominee actively supports others in the recovery community, offering mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to peers who are on their own recovery journeys.
3. Advocacy and Leadership
- The nominee has shown leadership in advocating for recovery resources, reducing stigma, or contributing to policies or initiatives that support the recovery community.
4. Community Impact
- The nominee has made a positive impact on the broader community, whether through organizing recovery-related events, volunteering, or engaging in outreach efforts that promote sobriety and wellness.
5. Embodiment of Recovery Values
- The nominee exemplifies key values such as compassion, hope, and empowerment, consistently demonstrating these in their interactions with others and in their approach to recovery.
6. Inspiration and Motivation
- The nominee serves as an inspiration to others, motivating peers to pursue and sustain their own recovery by sharing their story, offering encouragement, or modeling positive behaviors.