History of this award:
In 2017, this award was created in honor of Kathleen Sherman who is remembered as an amazing woman, caring mother, dedicated nurse, Navy Veteran, and active volunteer. The Kathleen Sherman Memorial Award will be awarded annually to a Survivor of Suicide Loss Speaker or a Suicide Prevention Champion at the NH Suicide Prevention Conference. Kathleen’s daughter, Erica was the first recipient of the award, not just in honor of her mom, but also for all the suicide prevention work Erica has dedicated herself to since she lost her dad to suicide. Erica is a compassionate leader just like her mom!
Who would you like to nominate?
Since the Suicide Prevention Conference of 2022 was held, who do you feel has demonstrated great compassion, leadership, advocacy for suicide awareness, what is their history for suicide prevention, and have they perhaps orchestrated or participated in any fundraising events for suicide prevention or suicide loss, such as walks, rides, Survivor Day, have they shared their story? Maybe they have taken suicide prevention trainings or survivor voices speaker trainings. Please share in essay form in 250 words or less who you feel should win this award and why. The winner will be recognized on November 2, 2023 at the NH Suicide Prevention Conference.