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24th Annual Greater Philadelphia Community Awards Breakfast

June 5, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET | Marriott Philadelphia West
24th Annual Greater Philadelphia Community Awards Breakfast

This event honors those who, through their efforts, have unselfishly committed themselves to heighten awareness, promote prevention and deliver treatment as an alternative to the pain of addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

This event is sold out; however, a waiting list is available. To be added, please contact Julie Flannery at jflannery@caron.org or call 610-299-800 to be added to this list.

Tickets- $50 each 
Tables- $500 (includes 10 tickets and an *Unsung Hero Recognition)

*An Unsung Hero is someone who has given unselfishly of themselves in the field of addiction, whether it is prevention, education or treatment, either at their place of work or in the community. This grassroots award stands to recognize individuals for their efforts in the ongoing battle against substance use disorder.

Agenda:

7:30am-9:00am Registration & Breakfast 
9:00am-10:30am- Breakfast & Awards Ceremony

Award Winners

Addiction Professional Award - Tom Connell, ETHOS Treatment 

Brian H. Early Community Leadership Award - Patty DiRenzo, NJ DRCC

Community Youth Leadership Award - Hope Rice, The Worry Shark

John J. Duffy, Jr. Legal Professional Award - Corp. Leo Doyle, MVP Recovery 

Healthcare Professional Award - Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone, Penn Medicine  

Terry Muzzy Educational Excellence Award - Erin Ryan, Prevention Academy 

Father Bill Spirituality Award - Sister Margie Walsh, SSJ  

 

For more information, please reach out to Julie Flannery at jflannery@caron.org

Please Note: No refunds will be issued after May 29th, 2026.

As of May 15th, sponsorships have concluded and table sales no longer include an unsung hero.

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