Learn about our 2025 PRISM Awards
Ruth Sharp Altshuler Award: This award recognizes outstanding community service meeting the needs of persons living with mental illness.
- 2025 Winner: Jessica Sanchez, PhD, LMSW, MEd
Pamela Blumenthal Memorial Award: This award recognizes a professional who demonstrates long-term commitment to quality mental health care.
- 2025 Winner: Krysla Karlix
Carmen Miller Michael Mental Health Advocate Award: This award recognizes consistent advocacy on behalf of people with a mental illness.
- 2025 Winner: Drew Dutton M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS
Child Advocate Award: This award recognizes outstanding and exemplary dedication and service to the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
- 2025 Winner: Sue Loncar
Special Recognition Award: This award is presented for long-term and exemplary dedication to improving the mental health of the community.
- 2025 Winners: Officer Carlos Henderson & Sue Schell
The Sylvia Orozco-Joseph Changemaker Award: This award is presented to an exceptional leader, educator or school counselor whose vision, dedication and advocacy has inspired communities to prioritize mental wellness for future generations.
- 2025 Winner: Sylvia Orozco-Joseph
Thank you to our Title Sponsor!

2025 PRISM Sponsorship Opportunities
$5,000 Level:
- Digital Ad placed on MHADallas.org
- Recognition on event website, social media, and email campaigns.
- Inclusion in press releases and media mentions related to the event.
- Formal recognition during the ceremony, including a mention by the host and in the award presentation.
$3,000 Level:
- Recognition on event website, social media, and email campaigns.
- Inclusion in press releases and media mentions related to the event.
- Formal recognition during the ceremony, including a mention by the host and in the award presentation.
$1,500 Level:
- Recognition on event website, social media, and email campaigns.
- Formal recognition during the ceremony, including a mention by the host and in the award presentation.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, Contact: Pennie Beauchamp at pbeauchamp@mhadallas.org or 214-871-2420 ext. 109