NAMI Wood County's Annual Dinner:
"Hope Shines On"
Join us for our 19th Annual Dinner on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green. This year's theme “Hope Shines On” will highlight the positive impacts that mental health professionals and advocates have had on the community.
Annual Dinner guests are welcome to join us at 6:00PM when the doors open. At 6:30 PM, attendees will be welcomed by our staff, and enjoy a buffet-style dinner. There will be a special presentation on “Hope Shines On” by our Keynote speaker, Aeryn Williams and an awards ceremony to follow. Tickets for the event are $35.
To honor our volunteers, you can purchase a meal for a volunteer for an additional $35.
During our dinner, we will also have art for sale, created by individuals living with mental health conditions. All proceeds from these sales will go towards the artist. To view the artwork beforehand, please visit our shop.
If you are interested in attending, please click on the button below to purchase your ticket. Online registration will include a credit card fee. You can also send your payment to NAMI Wood County at 1250 Ridgewood Drive, Bowling Green OH 43402. Please also include the name(s) of the individuals that will be attending. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, April 16, 2026 . For all questions, please call the NAMI Wood County office at 419-352-0626 or e-mail info@namiwoodcounty.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 Annual Dinner Award Winners

CIT Officer of the Year: Officer Emily Beeman, Bowling Green State University Police Department

CIT Corrections Officer of the Year: Officer Jason Hollinger, Wood County Sheriff's Office

CIT Champion: Detective Jessica Curtis, Perrysburg Township Police Department

Community Impact: Morgan Hollandsworth, Wood County Educational Service Center CLC STARS Program

Provider Appreciation: Devlac Hall, Harbor

NAMI Champion: Beca Rios

"Keep Climbing" Award: Nancy Andrew
NAMI Volunteer Appreciation: Cathy Cameron


