HTN's 26th Anniversary Conference
Leading the Charge: Making a Difference in the Lives of Teens and Young Families
November 16-19, 2005 in Chicago, IL
(Nov. 16 - Pre-conference Institute/Nov. 17-19 - General Conference)
2005 HTN Annual Awards Program
Purpose The purpose of the HTN Annual Awards Program is to recognize programs, groups and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the prevention of adolescent pregnancy, to adolescent pregnancy services, and/or to adolescent parenting services.
Award Categories
* Outstanding Intervention Program Award
* Outstanding Prevention Program Award
* State Coalition Award
* Local Coalition Award
* Outstanding Teen Parent
* Outstanding Individual Professional
Click here for Specific Award Information and Selection Criteria
Presentation of Awards Awards will be presented during the HTN Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.. Not every category must be awarded annually.
Eligibility Criteria
1. A demonstrated commitment to the prevention of adolescent pregnancy or excellence in adolescent pregnancy and parenting services is necessary. We are looking for nominees who have made outstanding contributions toward these goals.
2. Evidence of leadership, creativity, organizational involvement and effectiveness.
3. Award recipients must be current members of HTN.
4. All recipients must make a commitment to attend the HTN Annual Awards Ceremony at their own expense.
5. Self-nominations are accepted.
6. Programs and Coalitions employing HTN Board Members and Advisors are not eligible to apply for awards.
Nomination Procedure
To make a nomination for any of the awards, follow the steps below. All materials must be sent no later than
August 1, 2005.
1. Complete the
2005 HTN Award Nomination Form.
2. Submit a Letter of Nomination not exceeding two (2) typewritten pages in which the following are specifically addressed:
* a brief history of the nominee's involvement in the field;
* a brief summary of the nominee's focus within the field;
* the scope of the organization's or individual's work in the field;
* clearly stated reasons for the nominee's selection.
3. Submit three (3) letters of support for the nomination, two of which must come from outside the nominee's organization.
4. OPTIONAL: Attach any other appropriate materials (e.g., news articles, brochures, etc.) that support the nomination.
5. Submit to HTN no later than August 1, 2005 by FAX @ 202.547.8815 or mail to: HTN Awards, 509 2nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Selection Process
* Selection Committee (which consists of professionals with expertise in relevant fields) review applications and selects award recipients.
* Selection Committee reports results to the HTN Board.
* Award winners are notified no less than thirty (30) days prior to the Awards Ceremony
2005 HTN Award Nomination Form
(Deadline
EXTENDED
to
August 1, 2005 - Please type or print clearly)
