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Individuals and organizations that are fighting stigma should be recognized. Although these events are from the past, they and the honorees continue to be still relevant, and the Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma is pleased to continue sharing this information, not only for the deserved ongoing recognition, but also to encourage other initiatives that aim to eliminate stigma.
Stay tuned for details on new Ambassador events, which the Council will share as they are set.
Past Ambassador Award Events
2018
The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma 2018 Ambassador Awards Ceremony was successfully held on April 19 in Ramada Plaza of Jamesburg. This year’s award recipients, ten school-based professionals and school districts, shared their inspiring personal stories and exemplary work in their own school communities to raise mental health awareness and empower students to seek help for their mental health needs.
2017
The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma honored law enforcement professionals at the 2017 Ambassador Awards Ceremony on April 20, 2017. NAMI NJ congratulates those professionals who have provided effective supports, services or programs that reduce the ways in which society stigmatizes people with mental illnesses.
2016
At the 2016 New Jersey Governor’s Council On Mental Health Stigma Ambassador Awards Ceremony, Ambassador Award Winners who have Demonstrated Exemplary Accomplishments were recognized.
2015
The Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma honored people in the arts on April 30, 2015 for their efforts to raise awareness about mental illness and dispel the myths surrounding it. NAMI New Jersey congratulations all recipients of the 2015 Ambassador Awards and we are proud that our own Jacquese Armstrong, Jay Yudof and Latha John receive their well-deserved honor!
2014
The NJ Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma honored members of the media with 2014 Mental Health Ambassador Awards on May 1, 2014. A number of award winners had been nominated by NAMI New Jersey.