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The International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) proudly recognizes outstanding credentialed professionals in the prevention, substance use disorder, and peer recovery workforce through its annual awards program. These prestigious awards honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation, and leadership, positively impacting both their profession and their communities.
Meet the 2025 Award Recipients
IC&RC is proud to celebrate professionals whose dedication and impact have made a truly remarkable difference. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
ICADC – Nicole Wright
Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division (ADAD)
ICAADC – Ken Heuvelman
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)
ICCCJP – Keith Liles
Texas Certification Board (TCBAP)
ICCS – Mary Elizabeth Pacheco
Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division (ADAD)
ICPR – Jack “Trey” Weir II
Texas Certification Board (TCBAP)
ICPS – Jessica Andrews-Wilson
Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia (PCCG)
Board of Directors Excellence Award
Van Burnham
Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
IC&RC Lifetime Contributions Award
Mary Jo Mather
IC&RC Lifetime Contributions Award
Terri Wray
Honoring Dedication and Impact
These award recipients exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in prevention, substance use disorder, and peer recovery services. From innovative programs to unwavering support for clients and colleagues, their work strengthens the workforce and creates lasting positive change.
Join Us in Celebrating
IC&RC extends heartfelt gratitude to all credentialed professionals who work tirelessly to uphold integrity, compassion, and excellence. The 2025 award recipients set an inspiring example of what can be achieved when passion meets purpose.
Celebrate with IC&RC: Recognize these exceptional professionals and their contributions to the workforce.
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About Me
Mark Attanasi has over 23 years’ experience in the non-profit field and holds a Master Business Administration Degree, with emphasis on general management. After completing a 12-month addiction treatment program he decided to help young adolescents with their addictions and entered the field of behavioral health in the year 2000. He currently has 25 years in recovery. Throughout his 23 plus years Mark was able to work at every level of care from Medical Detox, Outpatient, Drug Court, and adolescent residential treatment. Though he started out as a counselor his managerial experience pushed him toward leadership roles. He contributes his success of turning around struggling non-profit treatment programs to his entrepreneurial up bringing. Mark is currently the executive director of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). IC&RC protects the public by producing “Competency Based” for
substance use disorder professionals.
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