AWARDS AND HONOREES
The New Jersey Art Therapy Association could not be as strong as it is today without the efforts of these individuals who led and developed the chapter over the years.
Past NJATA Presidents:
1992-1997: Bonnie A. Berkowitz
1998-2000: Susan Lennon-Godwin
2001-2005: Cindy Lou Nelson
2006-2010: Maryellen McAlevey
2011-2012: Rita Klatchkin
2013-2014: Laura Salley
2015-2016: Pamela Ullman
2017-2018: Suzanne Deisher
2019-2020: Beth VanDusen
2021-2022: Suzanne DuFour
2023-Present: Dr. Traci Bitondo
Honorary Life Members:
Dr. Marie Wilson
Laura Greenstone
Bonnie Berkowitz (2002)
Susan Lennon-Godwin (2007)
Cindy Lou Nelson (2008)
Maryellen McAlevey (2011)
Rita Klachkin (2012)
Laura Salley (2015)
Suzanne Deisher (2018)
Dr. Annette Vaccaro (2019)
Beth VanDusen (2020)
Suzanne DeFour (2023)
Distinguished Service Award:
Ali Karamanol
Bonnie Berkowitz (2002)
Susan Berkowitz (2002/ 2008)
Distinguished Volunteer Service Award:
Carrie Tamutus (2023)
Distinguished Clinician Award:
Cindy Concannon (2023)
Barbara Atwood (2023)
Leadership Award:
Rita Klatchkin (2023)
Mary Gambarony (2023)
Distinguished Educator Award:
Lisa Thomas (2023)