Honored for helping individuals with substance abuse problems, recently was awarded the Dennis Mansmann Memorial Award.
The honor was presented by the Division of Addictions Services of the State of New Jersey during the ATP Conference held in Atlantic City, New Jersey in April 2006. For the past 24 years, Sister Anne has also been a retreat leader for recovering men and women, adult children of alcoholics, and couples from Connecticut to as far south as Florida. She is also experienced with children of alcoholics, adolescents, women, victims of incest and co-dependency. She has opened and supervised various inpatient and outpatient programs throughout New Jersey and is a member of the congregation assistance core team for the Diocese of Camden.
In November 2006, Sister Anne Winkelmann was the recipient of The Prodigal House Foundation Service Award in recognition of her Spirit of Generosity in giving of her time and selfless dedication to all who suffer from additions.