Reintegration Awards and National Council Awards of Excellence

Submissions Open Through Jan 31, 2012

Each year, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare honors distinguished behavioral healthcare individuals and organizations that have set themselves apart through its Awards of Excellence — the most prestigious awards in behavioral healthcare. Honorees reflect the most innovative and inspirational work happening in behavioral healthcare organizations across the country — staff, board leadership, volunteers, consumers, families, and community partners who are changing the lives of children, adults, and families with mental illnesses and addiction disorders.

In 2012, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is also partnering with Lilly to run the Reintegration Awards program, which celebrates the achievements of those in the community who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of individuals with serious mental illnesses, and the achievements of those living with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who battle tremendous odds to improve their own lives and the lives of their peers.

Featured at the National Council Conference each spring, the Awards of Excellence celebration provides an opportunity for these honorees to be recognized by their peers and other distinguished guests. We invite you to join us for an inspirational and energizing night to pay tribute to those who are doing this incredibly important and often recognized work in behavioral healthcare every day. Awards celebration tickets may be purchased now through the conference registration process.

Areas of Recognition
There are multiple award categories for organizations and individuals. Each category has its own criteria. You may submit nominations in multiple categories. Click on each of the categories below to learn more and access the online awards submission form.

Download Awards Overview and Guidelines

Make a Difference By Recognizing Theirs
Know an individual or organization deserving of recognition? Make sure they receive consideration. Nominate by January 31, 2012.

Judging for the awards is a highly competitive process. As you complete the submission form, consider these tips to make your nomination shine:

Have a plan. Don’t type your entry directly into the online submission form. To both ensure that your work won’t be lost and that your nomination is as robust as possible, download the file as a Word document. For extra care, ask a friend or colleague to review it before you submit.
Match the submission to the category. Read the award descriptions thoroughly and write your submission to match. Be specific and persuasive, and make sure you address the requirements of the specific award.
Be brief. Less is more.
Tell a story. Include short vignettes or quotes if you feel they add valuable perspective to the nomination.
Metrics, metrics, metrics. Quantify the outcomes of your submission/program and its impact on any number of levels — organization/business/practice/community/target population

Questions? Need help? Email awards@thenationalcouncil.org or call 202.684.7457 or 1-866-362-0505.