Thomas Gunning received the 2024 Martin J. Walsh Alumni Award from Gosnold Behavioral Health last week. The Cape Cod-based non-profit helps people heal from behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring illnesses.  The award is presented annually to individuals who have “demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant hurdles related to substance use and/or mental health, inspiring hope for others on the path to recovery.”

Gunning, the executive director of the Building Trades Employers’ Association Northeast, leveraged his own personal experience to create Building Trades Recovery Week. 

“Tom Gunning exemplifies the courage and perseverance this award was created to honor,” said Walsh. “His journey is a powerful reminder of the strength found in community and the hope that recovery brings.”