RECOGNITION

2010 - New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma Ambassador Award

2009 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County

Remarks

"Sean Campbell is REAL."
Written evaluation of Sean's program from a student at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY

"We would like to applaud you on your honesty, strength and devotion to helping people better understand mental illness and the work that goes into achieving mental health."
Ross Szabo, Director of Youth Outreach, National Mental Health Awareness Campaign

"You are such a phenomenal role model not just for young people, but for all who face and overcome great challenges.
Celina Gray, Executive Director of the New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma

"You have an ability way beyond a presentation. You share a message that has an impact. You have chosen to help others break down the barriers that so often hold back their full potential."
Kathy Pignatelli, Director of the Wellness Center at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ

"While I was walking down the stairs with a student following your last program, she remarked how helpful your remarks were to her and suggested we bring you back every year so more students can hear from you ... I encourage you to continue reaching out to the many who need to hear your message of hope."
Charles B. Kenyon, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY

A May 2010 letter from the student assistance counselor at Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, NJ, thanking the Bergen County Mental Health Task Force for sponsoring Sean's presentation at her school on April 23, 2010:

I just wanted to send a thank you for booking Sean Campbell to speak at my school. First off, Sean was very professional and communicated with me often about his presentation and what I needed to do to make sure everything went successfully.

Second, the presentation was excellent. His story and the way he communicates it reached many of our students and Sean was kind enough to follow up with them. Just last week Sean returned to Becton and meet with approximately 10 to 15 students. Many of them had follow up questions that he was unable to answer the day of the presentation. Sean remained at Becton for about 4 hours speaking with students individually and as a group.

Sean has a compassion and understanding that touches students on a personal level.

Thank you again for giving Becton Regional High School the opportunity of seeing Sean's presentation first hand. It was greatly needed and appreciated. I would recommend Sean to all the SAC's in my area.

Thank you,
Michele Klamerus
SAC

And a student in the audience of this same presentation at Becton Regional High School posted on Sean's YouTube Speaking Videos page:

"I never had a true hero, until now. I can very honestly say that you Sean, are my true hero. I look up to you SO much, I hope to one day be just like you."