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Margaret Diehl

Year of Award: 
2017
Affiliation: 
Seabrook House

Margaret ‘Peg’ Diehl has helped write Seabrook House’s rich, 43-plus year history as much as anyone. In 1974, she co-founded Seabrook House with her late husband, Jerome J. Diehl. Peg designed and implemented the original family treatment program at Seabrook House. She was a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) (since 1977) and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) (since 1991). In 2004, she became one of the first Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC) in New Jersey. Throughout her career, Peg was the recipient of many prestigious awards. They included Memorial Awards, Outstanding Women, Making a Difference Award and many more. Peg began her recovery as a family member 45 years ago. She passed away on November 26, 2016.  Her commitment and influence will carry on for years to come.