NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, sponsors several annual and regular awards that honor the work of addiction professionals and the organizations and public figures that support them and addiction treatment.

The awards are presented at NAADAC's annual and public policy conferences.

Members of NAADAC's Executive Committee are not eligible for these awards.

Below is a listing and description of the awards, as well as links to information on the nomination processes and past award recipients.

All award nominations are due by April 30.

Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year

Presented for outstanding and sustained contributions to the advancement of the addiction counseling profession.

William F. "Bill" Callahan Award

Presented for sustained and meritorious service at the national level to the profession of addiction counseling.

Lora Roe Memorial Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor of the Year

Presented to a counselor who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of addiction counseling.

NAADAC Organizational Achievement Award

Presented to organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to the addiction profession and particularly strong support for the individual addiction professional.

Medical Professional of the Year

Presented to a medical professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the addiction profession.

Lifetime Honorary Membership Award

This award recognizes an individual or entity who has established outstanding service through a lifetime of consistent contributions to the advancement of the addiction profession and its professionals.

Addiction Educator of the Year

This award is presented to the educator who has made an outstanding contribution to addiction education.

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