ENSO Recovery Community Advocacy Awards

“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.”
~ Elie Wiesel

It is our privilege to honor our public officials who have refused to remain silent on the issue of Drug Policy Reform and have taken action to promote reform and support recovery.

Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Pioneer Awards

Thomas ConnollyCity of Sanford Police Chief

Chief Connolly has been a steadfast advocate for treatment and recovery. He has worked tirelessly both in the Sanford community and in Augusta to elevate awareness of substance use disorder as a healthcare issue. He secured hrant money and funded treatment for dozens of individuals in the Sanford area.

Michael SauschuckAssistant City Manager, City of Portland

Mike was formerly the Chief of Police in Portland. a member of Governor LePage’s Opioid Task Force and was responsible for securing grant funding to treat uninsured patients in the Portland area. Mike is a member of the recently formed Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative dedicated to policy reform, specifically involving diversion and deflection.

William KingYork County Sheriff

Robert MacKenzieChief of Police - Kennebunk

Recovery Advocacy Awards

Martin GrohmanState Representative and US Congress Candidate

Marty has been a staunch advocate for the recovery community specifically in the area of reducing stigma in employment. He was a co-host for the Ist Maine Recovery Workforce Initiative Job Fair held in June 2018 in Biddiford.

Legislation Sponsored

LD 1429 (HP983)
An Act Regarding the Epidemic of Opiate Abuse

Karen VachonState Representative - District 29

Karen has worked tirelessly to advance reform in Drug Policy by sponsoring seven progreesive bills targeting the opioid epidemic. She was a member of the Opioid Task Force.

Legislation Sponsored

1. LD 605 (HP421)
An Act To Support Evidence-based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
2. LD 1326 (HP920)
An Act To Reduce Morbidity and Mortality Related to Opioid Misuse
3. LD 1430 (HP984)
An Act To Develop a Statewide Resource and Referral Center and Develop Hub-and-spoke Models To Improve Access, Treatment and Recovery for Those with Substance Use Disorder
4. LD 1594 (HP1098)
An Act Regarding the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride by Pharmacists
5. LD 1707 (HP1187)
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Care Resulting from Blood-borne Infectious Diseases
6 LD 1594 (HP1098)
An Act Regarding the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride by Pharmacists
7. LD 1707 (HP1187)
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Care Resulting from Blood-borne Infectious Diseases