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Caliber Awards

The Caliber Awards is an annual invitation-only event honoring the work of local organizations and individuals for their contributions to the public behavioral health system in the mid-shore region. Four (4) main awards are presented, including: Achieving Excellence through Effective Programming, Achieving Excellence through the Empowerment of Consumers, Achieving Excellence through Interagency and Community Collaboration, and Lifetime Achievement.  Special Recognitions are also awarded.

The 27th Annual Caliber Awards

2025 Caliber Awards winners

Child & Adolescent Award

Lexi Marie Whiteley, Affiliated SANTE

Forensic Mental Health Award

Tamara V. Stofa, MD Office of the Public Defender


Roundtable on Homelessness Awards

Valerie Davis, Delmarva Community Services


Adult & Older Adult Population Behavioral Health Advocacy Award

Robin Lopez, MHA, Channel Marker, Inc.


Effective Programming Award

Susan Ahlstrom, MS, For All Seasons, Inc. 


Interagency and Community Collaboration Award

Dr. Michelle Boulden-Hammond, PhD, CMHC, ADT, Caroline County Health Department

Jennifer A. McCready, CAC-AD, CPRS, RPS, Kent County Health Department

Mary Beth Brennaman Award

Kathleen Travesari, LCSW-C, Shore Counseling, LLC.


Lifetime Achievement Award

Bernie Vervin, (Posthumously), Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.

Katie Schoonover, CPRS, Crossroads Community, Inc. 

Dr. Rob Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC, Talbot County Public Schools


Special Recognition Awards

Tabitha Groce, Foundations Recovery House

Cathy Anderson, CFPS, Maryland Coalition of Families

Jay Watson, Eastern Shore Talk Podcast

Deanna Lewis, Crossroads Community, Inc.

Allison Baldwin, CSC-AD, Choptank Recovery

Amy Thomas, LCPC, Peace of Mind Mental Health Services

Kaci Madison, MA, CAADC, For All Seasons, Inc.

Laura Scrivener, LCSW-C, For All Seasons, Inc.

Rebecca Hutchison, LCSW-C, Caroline Pride

 

Crisis Intervention Team Award

George Bacorn, Chief of Denton Police Department


Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Champion Award

Omeaka Jackson, LCPC, Harvesting Hope


 

Excellence in Substance Use Recovery Award

Kristie Elaine Thompson


Recovery Champion Award

Tabitha Groce, Foundations Recovery House

Bernie Vervin Beacon of Light Award

Lisa May, LCSW-C, Shore Health System Home Care & Hospice


 

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