The 2017 Best of Awards
Highlighting the very Best of SADD Nation
What are the Best of Awards?
At the 2017 SADD National Conference in Tampa, Florida, SADD will recognize the stellar
work of some of its most outstanding contributors, chosen from nominations made by SADD
representatives from across the country. SADD will present Best of SADD Awards in four
categories: Activity of the Year, Advisor of the Year, Chapter of the Year and the Spirit of
SADD Award.
Nomination & Selection Process
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Nominations may be made by anyone involved in the SADD network. Both
students and adults may submit nominations; self-nominations are also accepted.
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Nominations must be related to work supporting the SADD mission between April
2016 and April 2017.
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Complete nominations must include the Nomination Form, a completed
Questionnaire, and at least two letters of recommendation. Nominations may also
be supported by additional materials (e.g., testimonials, news reports, photographs,
videos, and other written or visual material). Winners in each category may be
asked to submit additional material to enhance the award presentation at the 2017
SADD National Conference.
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All nominations should be completed electronically and emailed to Lindsey Kobelt,
Director of Communications, at [email protected] with “2017 Best of SADD National
Awards” in the subject line. Nominations (including all accompanying materials)
must be received by close of business on Monday, May 1, 2017. Letters of
recommendation, newspaper clippings, and other hard copies of supporting
materials should be scanned and included with the application in one PDF and
attached to the email.
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Award recipients will be selected by a committee composed of various
members of SADD Nation. A first, second and third place award will be
presented with a $500, $250 and $100 prize, respectably. The first place
winner in each category will also receive one free conference registration
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SADD reserves the right to re-categorize any application if it appears
otherwise ineligible or better suited in the category for which it was
submitted.
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At the conclusion of the judging process, nominators will be contacted by email with
the status of their nomination. The winners will be announced at the 2017 SADD
National Conference, scheduled for June 25 - 28, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. Winners
are encouraged to attend conference but attendance is not a requirement to win.
Description of Awards
Activity of the Year
This award is for the best activity, campaign, program, or project by a chapter related to
SADD’s mission of promoting safe and healthy decision-making. Judges will consider the
following qualities, among others: innovation, creativity, reach, effectiveness, and
collaboration. In your nomination, provide a detailed written summary of the activity,
including its name, goal or purpose, date(s) when the activity was held, target audience,
number of people affected and how they were affected, any costs associated with its
implementation, and any resulting media coverage. You may include a letter of support
from a school administrator and/or partner as well as any other supporting materials.
Advisor of the Year
This award will be presented to the individual who is considered the most outstanding
SADD advisor. Include the reasons why you think your advisor is the best, share his or her
passion for SADD, and provide examples to support your nomination. Be sure to include
the full name, home address, telephone number, and email address of the advisor and the
length of time he or she has served as SADD advisor. Information about students in the
SADD chapter and how the advisor and the students interact should also be included.
Chapter of the Year
This award will be presented to the best, most effective SADD chapter. Tell us why you
think your chapter is the best, and provide support materials to back up your nomination.
On the nomination form, be sure to provide the names of your chapter and your school
(and the address), your advisor’s name and contact information, a brief history of your
chapter, and details about its activities over the past school year, including why you think it
should be recognized as SADD National’s 2017 Chapter of the Year. You may include
news clips, a letter of support from a school administrator and/or a parent, or other
supporting materials.
Spirit of SADD Award- NEW FOR 2017
This award will be presented to student in SADD Nation who best represents the spirit and
values of SADD Nation. This award, new for the 2017 Award Cycle, will be selected by the
Student Leadership Council and College Advisory Council and go to a student who has
demonstrated inclusiveness, hard work, kindness and an overall work ethic that contributes
to the work of SADD Nation.
Award Recognitions
First-place award winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $500 and one free
registration to the 2017 or 2018 National Conference. Second- and third-place winners in each
category will receive $250 and $100 prizes, respectively, and will be recognized throughout the
national conference. First place winners will be recognized at the 2017 SADD Awards
Celebration on June 27 at the Florida Aquarium. The SADD National office will write and
provide to award winners pre-conference news releases.
2015 Best of SADD National Awards
NOMINATION FORM
Award Category (check one)
Activity of the Year
SADD
Advisor of the Year
Chapter of the Year
Spirit of
SADD Chapter Contact Information
School Name:
Advisor Name:
Address (Include City, State, ZIP):
Telephone:
Email:
Nominator’s Contact Information
Check One:
SADD Student
Adult
Name:
School Name:
Address (Include City, State, ZIP):
Telephone:
Email:
Submission Deadline: MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
Submit application and supplemental materials attached to one email to
[email protected] with subject line 2017 Best of SADD National Awards
For additional information, contact SADD at (508) 481-3568 ext. 252 or [email protected].
Thank you for your nomination!
2015 Best of SADD National Awards
QUESTIONNAIRE
Please respond to the three items in the category of your nomination. Answers should be
clear and succinct, and the use of specific examples and anecdotes is highly recommended.
ACTIVITY OF THE YEAR
1. Provide a detailed narrative explaining the activity. Describe the process of planning and
implementing the activity and the specifics of what occurred during the activity.
2. What generated the idea for this activity?
3. What effect did the activity have on the school or the community? Did the activity receive media
coverage? Did you receive any feedback from students or community members?
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
1. Provide a detailed explanation why the advisor you are nominating is worthy of the SADD
National Advisor of the Year award. Explain how he or she provides special effort, time, or
other benefits to the SADD chapter, school, community, and students.
2. Explain, in detail, the qualities you believe an effective SADD chapter advisor possesses. How
does your advisor exemplify those qualities? Discuss how your advisor supports the students
who are leading the chapter.
3. Describe one situation that exemplifies the reasons he or she should be the SADD National
Advisor of the Year.
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
1. Provide a detailed description of the reasons why your SADD chapter is worthy of the SADD
National Chapter of the Year award.
2. Explain, in detail, the qualities you think comprise an effective SADD chapter. How does your
SADD chapter exemplify those qualities?
3. How did your SADD chapter succeed in serving the students in your school and/or community?
SPIRIT OF SADD AWARD- NEW FOR 2017
1. Provide a detailed description of individual you believed best represents the values and spirit of
SADD.
2. Explain, in detail, the how this individual has worked to expand the reach of SADD. How has
this person worked to make his/her SADD chapter an inclusive environment?
3. Provide an anecdote(s) that demonstrate this person’s willingness to showcase kindness,
compassion, loyalty and other values that represent SADD.
Award Category (check one)
Activity of the Year
Advisor of the Year
Chapter of the Year
Spirit of SADD
Questionnaire (Answer the questions in the category of your nomination below.)
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