Do you know a TV or film professional or a behavioral health consumer/peer leader who has been a key player in educating the public about behavioral health (mental health and/or addiction issues)? If so, please help SAMHSA recognize him or her by nominating his or her work for a 2011 Voice Award .
NOMINATE
If you are interested in submitting a nomination(s) for the 2011 Voice Awards, please follow the guidelines outlined below.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011.
Nominating Consumer/Peer Leaders
Nominating Writers and Producers
Nominating Consumer/Peer Leaders
If you know of a consumer/peer leader who has led efforts to promote the social inclusion of individuals with trauma histories and behavioral health problems, personally demonstrated that recovery is real and possible, and made a positive impact on his/her community, workplace, or school, please nominate him/her for a 2011 Voice Award.
Nomination Forms:
Consumer/Peer Leaders ( Word | PDF )
Writers and Producers ( Word | PDF )
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For the purposes of the Voice Awards, the term "consumer/peer leader" is defined broadly as an individual who has received or is receiving services for a mental health and/or addiction issue.
To make a nomination, please submit the following:
- Consumer/Peer leader's name and contact information
- Your name and contact information
- A description (500-word maximum) of the nominated consumer/peer leader's contributions as they relate to the three criteria listed above.
Please mail your nomination to the address below or e-mail the requested information to voiceawards@vancomm.com . Nominations are open to anyone and are free. There is no limit to the number of nominations an individual can submit. Self-nominations are welcome.
Voice Awards
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20037
P: 202-248-5457
F: 202-331-9420
Nominating Writers and Producers
If you know of a TV or film production that was released after April 15, 2010 and offers a dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayal of individuals with trauma histories and behavioral health problems, please nominate it for a 2011 Voice Award.
Nomination Forms:
Consumer/Peer Leaders ( Word | PDF )
Writers and Producers ( Word | PDF )
*PDF files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader® program. Download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader® .
To make a nomination, please tell us where and when you saw the production you wish to nominate. If possible, please also indicate the following information:
- Title of production
- Production medium
- TV or film
- Format of production
- Series, episode, feature, or documentary
- Type of production
- Drama, comedy, reality, other (please specify)
- Date and time of initial public release
- For TV: Date and time the program aired
- For film: Movie studio
- Name(s) of writer(s) or producer(s)
- Episode name or number (if applicable)
- Reason for nomination (you may attach one additional page if you need more room)
- Your contact information (OPTIONAL--you may nominate anonymously)
- Name, address, phone, and/or e-mail
When nominating, please be as specific as possible, and if available, forward a DVD of the production you are nominating. At a minimum, include the production's title, date, and outlet (TV network or channel, cable network or channel, movie studio, etc.) of initial public release.
Please mail your nomination to the address below or e-mail the requested information to voiceawards@vancomm.com . Nominations are open to anyone and are free. There is no limit to the number of nominations an individual can submit. Self-nominations are welcome.
Voice Awards
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20037
P: 202-248-5457
F: 202-331-9420