ARCHSTONE FOUNDATION AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM INNOVATION
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
As of Nov. 1, 2007, the Gerontological Health Section of APHA began accepting nominations for the 2008 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The Award was established in 1997 to identify best practice models in the field of health and aging, to provide recognition for best practice models and to provide an opportunity to highlight best practice models at the APHA Annual Meeting.
Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligible for nomination. Nominees should have documented results and can not have been in operation more than 10 years. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received prior awards or special recognition.
The program nomination summary must be typed, single-space, and not exceed two pages. The narrative is to include information about the problem being addressed, the population served, the project’s design, partnerships or collaboration, funding, measurable benefits and outcomes. Only one program may be nominated per agency or organization. Please include an electronic copy of the program nomination on disk or CD, readable in MSWord or Word Perfect.
An independent panel will review all nominations. The criteria for award selection will include:
· Creativity in project design;
· Documented outcomes and benefits of the program;
· Replication potential;
· Evidence of collaboration and partnerships; and
· Dissemination strategy.
The winner is expected to register and attend the 136th APHA Annual Meeting in San Diego, Oct. 25-29, 2008, and make a professional presentation. In recognition of this achievement and to assist with the travel expenses, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash award. Honorable Mention may also be awarded to one or more nominees submitting distinguished programs as judged by the review panel. Each Honorable Mention will receive a $250 cash award.
Nominations are to be postmarked by April 1, 2008 and may be sent or e-mailed to:
Allan Goldman, MPH, Chair, Archstone Foundation Awards Committee
Georgia Division of Aging Services
Assistant Director
Two Peachtree Street, NW, 9th Floor
Atlanta GA 30303
Phone: (404) 657-5254
E-mail: abgoldman@dhr.state.ga.us