Meet our Pillar Awardee
A Pillar Awardee has made a consistent and significant contribution to achieving the NAMI Mercer mission through volunteerism, leadership, advocacy, and charitable giving.
Prior Pillar Awardees:
2022: Jason Redd, JD, MCRP
2020: Karen Marquis, Ph.D
2019: Dan Schuberth
2018: Bill & Betty Wolfe
2016: Madeline Monheit
2015: Carol Kivler
2014: Pat & Bob Demers
2013: Phyllis & William Wilmot
2012: Joseph Irenas
Meet our Visionary Awardee
The NAMI Mercer Visionary Award is given to an individual who uses their position of leadership to set an example for increasing awareness, promoting understanding, and improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
Prior Visionary Awardees:
2025: Dan Benson
2023: David Lee White
2022: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
2020: Maurice Benard
2019: Brian Hughes
2018: Janssen Neuroscience
Prior WOW Awardee
The NAMI Mercer WOW Award, first presented in 2020, is given to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting youth mental health.
Prior Community Awardee:
