As of November 1, 2009, the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association will accept nominations for the 2010 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 Association.
Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligible for nomination. Nominees should also have documented results, but have been in operation less than 10 years. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received prior awards or special recognition.
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.
An independent panel will review all nominations. The criteria for award selection will include:
ü Creativity in project design;
ü Documented outcomes and benefits of the program;
ü Replication potential;
ü Evidence of collaboration and partnerships; and
ü Dissemination strategy.
The winner is expected to attend the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Denver, Colorado, November 6 - 10, 2010 at a special Gerontological Section Award Session and attend the awards ceremony. In recognition of this achievement, and to assist with the travel expenses, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash award. Honorable mention(s) may also be awarded to one or more nominees submitting distinguished programs as judged by the review panel.
Nominations are to be postmarked by April 1, 2010 and may be sent or E-mailed to:
Allan Goldman, M.P.H.
Chair, Archstone Foundation Awards Committee
Planning and Policy Development Specialist
Georgia Department of Human Resources
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
