2nd Annual NAMI CVA Awards Banquet

Featuring Dr. Kenneth Kendler

The 2nd Annual NAMI CVA Awards Banquet was held on April 16, 2015 at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue. This event was a huge success with wonderful food and over 130 attendees in the room! 

This year, the Keynote Speaker was Dr. Kenneth Kendler, who is a world-renowned psychiatrist best known for pioneering research in psychiatric genetics. Dr. Kendler has published a tremendous amount of research regarding mental health, substance abuse, and their genetic roots, all of which he discussed in detail during his presentation. His work includes helping to develop the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) over the past few decades. His biography can be found here. 

NAMI CVA presenting awards in the following categories during the banquet: 

Distinguished Community Partner Award:

John Randolph Medical Center

CIT Officer of the Year Award:

Sgt. Shane Waite, Richmond City Police

NAMI-CVA Members Choice Award:

Chesterfield County C.I.T. Taskforce

NAMI-CVA Mental Health Service Award:

Kirk Morton, RNC

NAMI-CVA Outstanding Contribution Award:

Lt. Cindy Wood, Henrico County Police​

NAMI-CVA Volunteer Champion Recognition Award:

Pat Stewart

Dr. Kenneth Kendler, Keynote Speaker