Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala

drug free heroes awards gala

Every June, the Foundation for a Drug Free World New York Chapter, holds its annual Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala. Held in honor of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime International Day Against Drug Abuse, the New York Chapter honors local officials and community leaders who have largely contributed to drug education and awareness.

Past Awardees include:

2008 - The Ability School Drug Free Marshal Students
2009 - Scot Anthony Robinson, "The Vision Warrior"
2009 - Sergeant John Crowley of the NYPD's Midtown North Precinct
2009 - Latoya Hall, Service & Learning Center Adviser, and the Students of Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
2010 - NY State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz
2010 - NYPD Police Officer Iris Mercado
2010 - Sandra Marquez of Volunteers of America
2010 - Sherry Thomas of Veritas, Inc.
2010 - NYPD Retired Narcotics Detective Michael Zotto, and Founder of Strategic Protection Group
2010 - Rachel Murphy, NY State Office on Alcoholism on Substance Abuse (OASAS) "Your Story Matters" Campaign Director
2011 - Rachel Cook, Youth Empowerment Director Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse
2012 - Mayra Gonzalez, Westhab’s Elm Street Resource Community Center
2012 - Lance & Todd Feurtado, King of Kings Foundation
2012 - Erica Ford, Life Camp, Inc.
2012 - Jermaine Perry, New York Youth at Risk
2012 - Latoya White, Alcoholism Council of NY

To nominate a community leader for an upcoming Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala, please email your nomination to: DrugFreeWorldNY@gmail.com.