Intro

Video Recap

Recap Video

Peggy leads the Delaware Goes Purple movement, champions behavioral health outreach in Sussex County, and is a strong partner with atTAcK addiction.
For almost 20 years, the Sussex County Health Coalition has worked to bring the entire community together to improve the health and well-being of children, youth and families, including reducing overdose deaths, supporting prevention and recovery initiatives, and increasing access to behavioral health supports.
In its seventh year, Delaware Goes Purple is a movement dedicated to reducing stigma, raising awareness about substance use disorder, and celebrating recovery. The initiative unites communities, schools, businesses, faith groups and other leaders with a simple message: Recovery is possible.

Peggy Geisler, Executive Director, Sussex County Health Coalition

2025 Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor

Peggy Geisler, Executive Director, Sussex County Health Coalition
Sponsored by: Rita Landgraf

Sarah Fogarty, Behavioral Health Outreach and Peer Services Coordinator, Beebe Healthcare
Sponsored by:&nbsp;PMG Consulting

Blue Heart Award

Carrie Leishman, President and CEO, Delaware Restaurant Association
Sponsored by: Recovery Innovations

Distinguished Service Award

Katie Hall
Sponsored by: Hope on Deck and 302 Earle&rsquo;s Legacy/One Step Ahead

Medal of Valor

Vince Douglas, Regional Alumni Relations Coordinator, Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall
Sponsored by: Impact Life

Courage Award

Dawn and Mark Hearn, Sussex County atTAcK addiction Contributors
Sponsored by: Oxford House

Unsung Hero Award

Holly Rybinski, Prevention Program Manager, Brandywine Counseling &amp; Community Services, Inc.
Sponsored by: Chahalis Ward Group at UBS

Persistence Award

Corie Priest, Community Engagement Program Administrator, Delaware Department of Justice Brad Billet, Executive Banquet Center

Special Recognition

Karen Godfrey, atTAcK addiction/Impact Resource Center Eileen Campbell, atTAcK addiction Tabling Events

Outstanding Volunteers

Don and Jeanne Keister Joyce and Wayne White

Legacy Awards: 

The award winners were:

View our 2025 Gala Nominee photos

Impact Life

Recovery Innovations

Hope on Deck - 302 Earle's Legacy

Oxford House

PMG Consulting

One Step Ahead

Awards

Photo  Gallery

Each October, atTAcK addiction hosts its Be a Hero Gala to honor those making a difference in the fight against substance use disorder.

11th Annual “Be a Hero” Gala

Relive the memories from last year!

Photo Gallery