AWARDS.
Each year, Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc. presents awards to key supporters who promote mental health services within the community and across the region.
2018 YAMWI Awards
Board of Directors Awards were presented to Thomas Stanage, PhD and Matt Michels
2016 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award was presented to Jean Hunhoff
Charlie Barron Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Alan Brevik
Conference Theme Award was presented to Dale Knode
Community Service Award was presented to Jennifer Powell
2017 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award was presented to Debra Farver
Charlie Barron Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Ramesh Somepalli
Conference Theme Award was presented to Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Community Service Award was presented to Dagmar Hoxie
2015 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award was presented to Dianna Marshall
Charlie Barron Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kathy Jorgensen
Conference Theme Award presented to Ability Building Services
Community Service Award was presented to Gert Boyles
2014 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award was preseted to KELOLAND - Tradition of Caring
Charlie Barron Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Robert Kean
Conference Theme Award, presented to Dr. Michael and Ellen McVay
Community Service Award was presented to Mount Marty College
2013 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award was presented to Contact Center, Director Jennifer Adamson
Charlie Barron Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Mark Mabee
Conference Theme Award, presented to Servants Heart Clinic volunteers Jim Frerk, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Marilyn Lofflin, Dr. Mark Mabee, and Tami Mabee
Community Service Award was presented to Joanne Christensen
2012 YAMWI AWARDS
Board of Directors Award Nick Moser
Professional Leadership Award Patricia Riibe
Conference Theme Award, presented to IMPACT Director Fred Bender
Community Service Award Charlie Barron Family
2011 YAMWI AWARDS​
Board of Directors Award was presented to KYNT Radio, Manager Curt Dykstra
Professional Leadership Award presented to Jerry Ebel and Sharon Oien
Conference Theme Award presented to Southeast Job Link, Director Shari Duke
Community Service Award was presentd to Ecumenical Religious Training
2010
Board of Directors Award was presented to Michael R. Miranda
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Charles (Charlie) Barron
Conference Theme Award -“Counting on YOU to Make a Difference” was presented to Carla Hummel
Mental Wellness Community Service Award was presented to the Yankton Children’s Mental Health Fund
2009
Board of Directors Award was presented to Dr. Alan Brevik
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Betty Viau.
Conference Theme Award “Celebrating the Stars Among Us” was presented to Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Community Service Award was presented to Yankton Hy-Vee Food Store
2008
YAMWI Board of Directors Award was presented to Barb Perk, Susan Kudera and the Adult Education Program from the SD Human Services Center of Yankton
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Lori Lincoln
Conference Theme Award “Caring Across the Decade” and was presented to the Don & Jan Lowrie Family
Community Service Award was presented to South Dakota Public Broadcasting
2007
YAMWI Board of Directors Award was presented to Matt Michels
Professional Leadership Award was presented to SD Voices for Children
Conference Theme Award “Raising Hope” was presented to Sacred Heart Monastery
Community Service Award was presented to National Alliance on Mental Illness Yankton Affiliate
2006
Board of Directors Award was presented to Robert Kean, Executive Director ofSouth Dakota Advocacy
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Lois Halbur
Conference Theme Award “Diversity” was presented to Dr. Wayne Kindle
Community Service Award was presented to Charlie Battery #147th Unit – Family Support Network
2005
Board of Directors Award was presented to Yankton College
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Kim Malsam-Rysdon
Conference Theme Award “Challenge, Choices, and Change” was presented to Joe Rehurek
Community Service Award was presented to Charlie and Joan Gross
2004
Board of Directors Award was presented to South Dakota Advocacy Services
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Pam Kettering
Conference Theme Award “Learning From The Past…Looking To The Future” was presented to South Dakota Human Services Center
Community Service Award was presented to Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
2003
Board of Directors Award was presented to Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Professional Leadership Award Joe Blankington, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Heartland Psychological Services
Conference Theme Award “Moving The Spirit” was presented to South Dakota Human Services Center Staff John DeGroff, Religious Services Coordinator and Father Leonard Kayser, Chaplain
Community Service Award Kerri Langland, YanktonMental Wellness
2002
Board of Directors Award was presented to the Yankton Medical Clinic
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Carol Hamvas
Conference Theme Award “Caring Across The Ages” was presented to Dr. Carroll Krause
Community Service Award was presented to Mary Alice and Dr. Kenneth Halverson
2001
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Thomas Stanage
Community Service Award was presented to Peggy Schiedel
2000
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Roger Steinkruger
Community Service Award was presented to Shirley Bridge
1999
Professional Leadership Award was presented to Matt Michels