2010 EXEMPLARY AWARDS

The 2010 Exemplary Awards Call for Applications is now available. Application deadline is Monday, June 14, 2010.

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EXEMPLARY AWARDS APPLICATION

2010 National Exemplary Awards for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies

2010 Exemplary Award Call for APPLICATIONS!

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The 2010 Exemplary Awards highlight innovation and showcase evidence-based, state-of-the-art substance abuse prevention programs in the United States

• Winners get $1650 mini-grant

• One or two members from the winning programs receive a trip to the NPN Research Conference in Denver Colorado, held at the end of August

• Technical Assistance conference call Monday, May 24 @ 3 pm eastern time. Call (888) 872-2038 input code 88227#

• Postmark deadline June 14th.

 2010 Exemplary Award Application

FAQs

What is the purpose for listing a Nominating Agency/Organization? The purpose is so a candidate program can demonstrate an agency or organization in a leadership position is able to “vouch” for its application. Examples of a nominating agency or organization are: SSA (single state authority), parent or umbrella organization, Senior Level Officer or Military, members from CADCA or local Alcohol and Drug Service Departments, to name a few. If you want to make sure the nominating agency you list fulfills the criteria please feel free to call us at the NASADAD office in Washington, DC (202) 293-0090 and ask for Alan or Matthew.

Should candidate applicants list more than one Nominating Agency/Organization? No, only one is required.

Can an agency or organization nominate more than one program? Yes.

How is the Exemplary Award different from the CADCA Award? Can a program apply for both? The CADCA award is similar, with a few distinctions; the Exemplary Award invites coalitions to apply but we also open the process up to individual agencies, organizations, programs, practices and policies. Candidate applications can apply for both awards.

How many applications are you expecting this year? Between 40-60.

How many applications win the Exemplary Award? Between 2-4.

Can a program submit an application if they won the Exemplary Award in the past? A program can not submit an application if they won the Exemplary Award within the last 3-years, (2007-2009). Anytime before 2007, then yes, please apply.

Is there a limit to how many times a program can apply if they have not won an Exemplary Award in the past? There is no limit, and we encourage programs to re-apply as often the winners include a program that had submitted an application more than once.

Are you expecting a formal, logic model with the strategic plan? No, a narrative description is fine.

Anything else we should know before submitting an application?

1- Have somebody proof read the application before sending it in.

2- Answer or address every question.

2009 EXEMPLARY AWARD WINNERS

NASADAD announces the winners of the 2009 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies

WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2009) --- The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) has awarded six programs the 2009 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies plus an additional Prevention Pioneer Award. Underwritten by the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, this Exemplary Award marks the twentieth consecutive year of recognizing local, creative and effective programs working with the community to prevent substance abuse.

This year's winners are:

• Intent and Motivation: Alcohol Group Exercise (IMAGE), (Houston, TX) 

• Families Acting Collaboratively to Educate and Involve Teens (FACE IT), (West Palm Beach, FL) 

• SummerQuest, (Columbus, OH) 

• Meridian Mayor's Anti- Drug Coalition (MADC), (Meridian, ID) 

• Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE), (Lakewood, NJ) 

• Georgia Underage Drinking Prevention Initiative, (Atlanta, GA)

• The STEPS Comprehensive Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Program, (Albany, NY)

Award winning programs receive $1,500 and were invited to attend and showcase their work at the 22nd Annual National Prevention Network Research Conference on September 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, CA. The awards were presented during the morning plenary session on Thursday, September 17.

To find out more about the 2009 Exemplary Award winners please click here.