2004
FREEDOM FROM STIGMA CAMPAIGN AWARDS LUNCHEON
In another spirited NAMI NJ "first," over 140 volunteers, friends and supporters gathered together on November 13th to celebrate the success of the NAMI NJ's 2004 "Freedom from Stigma" Campaign.
Following a buffet luncheon at the Somerset Marriott, over 60 awards were presented to individuals and organizations recognizing their tireless actions undertaken during the year to diminish the stigma often associated with mental illness.
Awards ranged from acknowledging the special courage of Mary Jo Codey, New Jersey's new first lady and the continued support and dedication of Terri Wilson, Deputy Commissioner of the N. J. Department of Human Services, to the triumphant efforts of our media consultants Tara Dimilia, Marcia Coward and Brian Van Korn to shed positive light on mental illness. NAMI NJ's In Our Own Voice Program and the Turn A Frown Around Foundation were among those receiving recognition for outstanding contributions to the success of NAMI NJ's "Freedom from Stigma" Campaign.
Life time achievement "Freedom from Stigma" Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented to Marilyn Goldstein, Program Director for Family-to-Family, Mark Perrin, President and Ed Von Lindern, 2nd Vice President.
In a ballroom festooned with American flags, balloons, and chairs creatively "dressed" in T-shirts, Sylvia Axelrod, Mark Perrin and Kathleen Considine showered thanks on the outstanding participation of Chris Bosco, 2004 Walk Family Team Chair, Bob Von Bargen, 2004 Walk Logistics Chair, NAMI NJ Affiliate Walk Chairs, and the remarkable participation of individuals, Affiliates, IFSS staff and Walk sponsors.
The afternoon's celebration culminated with a reading by NAMI NJ's own "poet laureate," Marcia Coward, the smooth sounds of the "Lost Highway Ramblers" accompanying a slide show of the Walk and the heady sense among the NAMI NJ "family" that we have, indeed, accomplished notable strides towards achieving "Freedom from Stigma."
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