I hope everyone takes the time to submit the names of those who you think our would like to see receive the “Michael Dowling Award.” As the recipient of this award last year I have to say that I was taken aback by the award and the thought that my peers would see me as deserving. I knew Michael Dowling for about six years; first as a resident and later as a co-worker. I never met a more tireless and self-sacrificing individual either in or out of recovery. He was the embodiment of what I consider a living Big Book. As you make your nominations I hope you give it some thought and nominate those individuals who represent the ideals and principles of our program in their daily life.
