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Archstone News
2004 Award for Excellence in Program Innovation: Call for Nominations
Date: November 07, 2003
As of November 1, 2003, the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association will accept nominations for the 2004 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award was established in 1997 to identify best practice models in the field of health and aging, and to provide recognition and an opportunity to highlight the work at the annual meetings of the American Public Health Assocaition.
Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligble for nomination. Nominees should also have documented results, but have been in operation less than 10 years.
In two single-space typed pages, please describe the program to be nominated. The narrative should include information about the problem being addressed, the population served, the project's design, partnerships or collaboration, funding, and measurable benefits and outcomes. Only one program may be nominated per agency or organization. Please include an electronic copy of the nomination on disk readable in MSWord or Word Perfect.
An independent panel will review all nominations. The criteria for award selection will inlcude:
Creativity in project design;
Documented outcomes and benefits of the program;
Replication potential; and
Dissemination strategy.
The winner is expected to attend the 132nd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Washington, D.C. November 6 - 10, 2004 and make a presentation in a special Gerontological Section Award Session. Honorable mentions may also be awarded to those nominees submitting distinguished programs as judged by the review panel.
In recognition of this achievement, and to assist with the travel expenses, the winner will receive a $1,000 cash award. Each honorable mention will receive a $250 cash award.
Nominations are to be postmarked by April 2, 2004 and should be sent to:
Allan Goldman, MPH
DHR-Division of Aging Services
Two Peachtree Street N.W., 9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 657-5254
E-mail: abgoldman@dhr.state.ga.us
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