Hope Gala
The Hope Gala is a special event that brings community members, organizations, and supporters together for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration. The gala highlights the impact of prevention, recovery, and community-focused efforts while recognizing the individuals and groups making a difference across Appalachia.
Through fellowship, storytelling, and shared purpose, the Hope Gala serves as an opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate successes, and continue building hope for healthier communities.
Innovation Award - Lori Garrett-Bumba
Ace Award - Rich Sutfin
Sunshine Award - Jacob Hannah
Dream Team Award - Dr. Debra Moore and Kevin Simmers
Community Advocate Award - Josh Barker
Lifetime Achievement Award - Shawn Schwertfeger
Alliance All Award - Kimberly Shoemake and Dr. Jamie Styons
Honorable Mention:
Mary Newlyn and Nathan Settle (Innovation Award)
Greg Puckett and Stephanie Thornton (Ace Award)
Scott Baker and Dominique Kirl (Sunshine Award)
Recovery Point Bluefield and Wetzel County Family Resource Network (Dream Team Award)
John Smith and Dr. Stephanie Hutter-Thomas (Community Advocate Award)
Angela Gray and Dr. Amy Saunders (Lifetime Achievement Award).
Innovation Award - Dr. Susan Murphy
Ace Award - Dr. Anita Stewart, Tina Ramirez
Sunshine Award - Austin Persinger
Dream Team Award - Fayette FRN
Prominent Peer Award - Jeremy Bailey
Lifetime Achievement Award - Dave Didden
Alliance Ally Award - Lesley Cottrell, Elizabeth Shahan
Honorable Mention:
Raj Masih and Leta Menon (Innovation Award)
Jonnie Kifer and Dr. Jamie Styons (Ace Award)
Mary Newlyn and Evan Young (Sunshine Award)
WVU CED and Lewis County FRN (Dream Team Award)
Raven Berkey and Amber Blankenship (Prominent Peer Award)
Lou Ortenzio and Greg Puckett (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Innovation Award - Ruston Seaman
Ace Award - Angie Gray
Sunshine Award - Amy Snodgrass
Dream Team Award - MU Center of Excellence for Recovery
Prominent Peer Award - Caroline Wilson
Lifetime Achievement Award - Bob Hansen
Alliance Ally Award - Dr. Tammy Collins, Greg Puckett
Honorable Mention:
Raj Masih and Josh Allen (Innovation Award)
Raj Masih and Amy Saunders (Ace Award)
Mary Newlyn and Crystale Farmer (Sunshine Award)
First Choice Services and The Martinsburg Initiative (Dream Team Award)
Brandon Whitehouse and Andrea Cook (Prominent Peer Award)
Dr. Drema Hill and Jo Anne McNemar (Lifetime Achievement Award)
