The Board of Directors of Voices of Recovery San Mateo County is requesting nominations for the 8th Annual Steve Kaplan Award, to be presented during Recovery Month 2025 in September.

The deadline for submitting a nomination is 12:00pm Friday, September 12th, 2025.

You can nominate multiple people or organizations by submitting a separate form for each individual or group.

This award is a tribute to the person or organization that exemplifies these principles:

  • Represents the diverse San Mateo County recovery community; people in long-term recovery, their families, friends, and allies, and supports all pathways to recovery.
  • Educates the public, advocates for improved policies, and serves to advance opportunities for long-term recovery from substance use disorder and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.
  • Mobilizes resources to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery services and supports.
  • Works to make peer-based and other recovery support services available and accessible to build leadership and support long-term recovery.

The Steve Kaplan Award was established in 2018 by Voices of Recovery San Mateo County in honor of former San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director Steve Kaplan, whose contributions helped to create VORSMC.

The award will be presented at an event during Recovery Month, to be announced at a later date.

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* 1. Personal Contact Information

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* 2. Your Nominee's Contact Information

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* 3. Let us know why you are nominating this person or organization. Please provide as much information as possible.

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* 4. Does the nominee know you submitted their name?

For any questions, contact Veronica Antonelli at info@vorsmc.org

Final selection of the Steve Kaplan Award recipient will be made by the Voices of Recovery San Mateo County Board of Directors.

Thanks for participating!

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