Charlie Delvin Award for Excellence
The Charlie Devlin Award for Excellence is given each year to a deserving legislator who has exemplified what it means to serve. This award is named in honor of former TCA President Charlie Devlin, who had more than 50 years in recovery and worked tirelessly on behalf of the millions of individuals and family members whose lives have been impacted by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Through this award, we celebrate Charlie Devlin’s life and legacy by recognizing those who continue his dedication and service.
Interested in donating to the Charlie Delvin Scholarship Fund? Contact pat@treatmentcommunities.com to learn more.
About Charlie Delvin
The Charlie Devlin Award for Excellence began in 2017 after the passing of our dear friend, board member and past president, Charlie Devlin. With more than 50 years in recovery, Charlie worked tirelessly on behalf of the millions whose lives had been impacted by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. His passing marked a tremendous loss for all of us in the recovery community; and he is missed more than words can express. TCA will memorialize the life and work of Charlie with an award named in his honor called the “Charlie Devlin Award for Excellence” which will be given each year to a legislator who has gone above and beyond and has shown exemplary work in the substance use disorder field.
Charlie Delvin Award Recipients
The recipient of the 2026 Charlie Devlin Award for Excellence will be announced soon. Please check back for updates as we recognize this year’s honoree and celebrate their dedication to advancing the field of substance use disorder treatment and recovery.
2025 - Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
2024 - Ann Kuster (D-NH)
2023 - Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
2022 - David Trone (D-MD)
2021 - Tim Ryan (D-OH)
2020 - Paul Tonko (D-NY)
2019 - Barbara Lee (D-CA)
2018 - Hal Rogers (R-KY)
2017 - Dick Durbnbin (D-IL)
2015 - Karen Bass (D-CA)
2010 - Danny Davis (D-IL)