UTICA — Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is seeking nominations for 2023 Amethyst Award, which is presented to a member of the community who has helped others by inspiring them with the message of hope and recovery in the fields of mental health and chemical dependency, as well as treatment and prevention.

The Amethyst Award was inspired by the Amethyst stone which has become a symbol of recovery. Anyone in the community can be awarded the Amethyst Award, excluding CFLR employees, according to an announcement by the agency.

Nominations can be submitted on CFLR, Inc.’s website, www.WhenTheresHelpTheresHope.com or using the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AmethystAwardNominees.

Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 28.

The Amethyst Award will be presented at Center for Family Life and Recovery’s 2023 April Awareness Breakfast, “Celebrating CommUNITY Connections,” to be held on Tuesday, April 25, at Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St. in Whitesboro. Ticket information is available on CFLR’s website and by calling the Utica office at 315-733-1709.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. provides advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs.

Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives.