APPLY FOR CADCA'S DOSE OF PREVENTION AWARD!
The Dose of Prevention Award recognizes CADCA-member coalitions that have helped raise awareness about the dangers of over-the-counter cough medicine abuse in their community. The award is presented during the Award’s Luncheon at CADCA’s annual National Leadership Forum in February at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Winners receive a cash prize and free registration to attend CADCA´s National Leadership Forum. The award is sponsored by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), a longtime CADCA partner.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To apply for this award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a CADCA member in good standing.
- Must have used more than one strategy to raise awareness of OTC cough medicine abuse in their community, such as holding a town hall meeting, conducting parent training and/or working with retail stores.
- Must have utilized CADCA/CHPA materials, such as the Dose of Prevention Toolkit or materials from www.stopmedicineabuse.org.
- Must have been involved in National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.
AWARD PRIZE
The winning coalition will receive $1,000, as well as free registration, travel and accommodation for four nights for one person to attend CADCA’s annual National Leadership Forum.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be postmarked by Oct. 12th 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online Now
By mail:
Natalia Martinez Duncan
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
625 Slaters Lane
Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
QUESTIONS
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