THE GOVERNOR RICHARD J. CODEY
MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION AWARD

In commemoration of Governor Codey’s extraordinary courage and efforts in focusing our State’s attention on improving the lives of those affected by mental illness and empowering mental health consumers and their families, in 2005 NAMI New Jersey established a new annual award, the Governor Richard J. Codey Mental Health Champion Award, in recognition for outstanding contribution to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

2005 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Mary Jo Codey, MA, former First Lady of New Jersey

Robert N. Davidson, MA, LPC, Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health

Kimberly S. Ricketts, M.Ed, Executive Director of the Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health

2006 AWARD RECIPIENT

Philip Lubitz, MSW, Director of Advocacy Programs, NAMI New Jersey

2007 AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Martone, LSW, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Mental Health Services

2008 AWARD RECIPIENT

Celina Gray, Executive Director, Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma

2009 AWARD RECIPIENT

Thomas J. Garrity, Chief, Collingswood Police Department