We Proudly Announce the Honorees of NAMI CC’s 5th Annual Community Change Agent Appreciation Awards, and the Celebration will be Held on May 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center during our “A Look Into the Future” Event.
VOLUNTEER – Jane Voll, Family Member and Former School Teacher
We appreciate you for being a long time NAMI CC volunteer creatively supporting us with taking on the role of a Basics Leader and supporting our Holiday outreach to the unsheltered.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY – San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
We appreciate your innovation approach to meeting the need of those experiencing a mental health crisis and aligning with our efforts to work toward solutions that promote healing.
ELECTED OFFICIAL – Supervisor Federal Glover
For your efforts as a strong Ally and champion for improving outcomes for those who live with mental illness and have openly demonstrated your commitment to these critical needs by carrying impactful legislation that is life preserving.
FAITH-BASED LEADER – Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Bernstine, Senior Pastor Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
For your efforts as a strong Ally and champion for improving outcomes by utilizing faith and spirituality as a wellness tool for those who live with mental illness and creating a safe place.
REDUCING DISPARITIES CHANGE AGENT – Brandon Banks Public Defender’s Office
We appreciate all you do to bring light to the injustices that exist for BIPOC individuals that live with mental health challenges in the criminal justice system and beyond.
MEDIA – Dave Clark, KTVU Fox 2
We appreciate your accurate reporting that fairly covers the challenges faced by those who live with mental illness, thus reducing the stigma and discrimination they often face.
SOCIAL JUSTICE – Melvin Willis, Racial Justice Coalition
For efforts to create justice for ALL. You have been a strong Ally and have openly demonstrated your commitment to these efforts by showing up and lifting your voice across the county.
POSTHUMOUS SERVICE AWARD – Steven Bischoff, Former ED of Alameda County Mental Health Association
For helping found the Families of the Mentally Ill in Alameda County in 1977 which would go on to become NAMI Alameda County. He became active at the state level in the mid-80s, first with the Mental Health Association of California and then with the California Coalition for Mental Health, where he was later President.
