2023 Champions of Today
Each year, the Mental Health Association of Maryland honors individuals whose leadership has had a lasting and profound impact on Maryland’s behavioral health system and the people it serves. Introductory remarks will be made by Vickie Walters, MSW, LCSW-C, President, Mental Health Association of Maryland
This year’s honorees include:
The Honorable Delores Kelley | 2023 Distinguished Service AwardFor her exemplary lifetime leadership and public service resulting in a significant and lasting impact on the lives of Marylanders living with mental health and substance use disorders.
The Honorable Maggie McIntosh | 2023 Distinguished Service AwardFor her exemplary lifetime leadership and public service resulting in a significant and lasting impact on the lives of Marylanders living with mental health and substance use disorders.
Claudia Remington | 2023 Paula Hamburger Child Advocacy AwardFor her lifelong dedication and efforts to improve the lives of children and youth across Maryland living with mental health and substance use disorders.
William Wan | 2023 Excellence in Media AwardFor his work shining a light on the hidden tragedies and challenges faced every day by people living with mental health and substance use disorders, those that love them, and the professionals working to support them