Achievement Awards
These awards honor those who have made exceptional accomplishments in eight award categories, including science, medicine, law, and education.
2019 Awardees
Marsha Rosenbaum – The Richard J. Dennis Drugpeace Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Drug Policy Reform
This award is given to the individuals who most epitomize loyal opposition to drug war extremism.
Nightcrawlers – The Edward M. Brecher Award for Achievement in the Field of Media
* Basilio Sepe is accepting on behalf of the Nightcrawlers.
This award honors those in the media who have produced the highest quality of journalistic coverage of drug policy and other drug issues.
Sheigla Murphy – The Alfred R. Lindesmith Award for Achievement in the Field of Scholarship
This award recognizes scholars, like Alfred Lindesmith, whose personal courage and quality of published research constitute a source of rational inspiration for all who labor in drug policy scholarship.
Chad Sabora and Robert Riley II – The Robert C. Randall Award for Achievement in the Field of Citizen Action
This award honors citizens who make democracy work in the difficult area of drug law and policy reform.
Deon Haywood – The Robert C. Randall Award for Achievement in the Field of Citizen Action
This award honors citizens who make democracy work in the difficult area of drug law and policy reform.
Dr. Paula Lum – The Norman E. Zinberg Award for Achievement in the Field of Medicine
This award recognizes medical and treatment experts who see beyond politics and make influential contributions to the fields of science and medicine.
Bill Spearn - The H.B. Spear Award for Achievement in the Field of Law Enforcement
This award is given to those involved in law enforcement who have demonstrated a balanced regard for the needs of enforcement and human compassion.
George Gascon – The Schmoke/LeDain Award for Achievement in the Field of Law
This award is given to those involved in law who have worked within official institutions when extremist pressures dominate government policies.
Nina Rose Fischer – The Dr. Andrew Weil Award for Achievement in the Field of Drug Education
This award is given to those involved in drug education who have promoted honest, science-based drug education in place of ineffective scare tactics based on myths and deceit.