NJAMHAA had the honor of recognizing leaders in state government and several members for their tremendous contributions to the quality of behavioral healthcare and access to these essential services during the association's Fall Conference, Harvesting Hope: A Vision for Behavioral Health Care, that was held on October 21, 2025.
- The Honorable Gordon M. Johnson, NJ State Senator, Recipient of the State Legislative Leadership Award
- Jennifer Fearon, MPH, CPH, Senior Policy Advisor, Health and Human Services, Office of the Governor, Recipient of the State Policy Leadership Support Award
- Lou Schwarcz, MA, NJAMHAA Board Member and CEO, Family and Children’s Service, Recipient of the Outstanding Leadership in Seniors’ Behavioral Healthcare Award
- Stefanie Mozgai, RN, Former Deputy Commissioner of Health Systems, and Stephanie Streletz, Executive Director, Certificate of Need and Licensing, Behavioral Health, New Jersey Department of Health, Recipients of the State Leadership Award
- Marlene Lao-Collins, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, Recipient of the Lifelong Leadership in Serving Vulnerable Populations Award
- Alan DeStefano, MSW, NJAMHAA Board Treasurer and Executive Director, Cape Atlantic Integrated Network for Kids, Recipient of the Outstanding Leadership in Children’s Behavioral Healthcare Award
