Do you know a consumer/peer leader who has been a leader in educating the public about behavioral health (mental health and/or addiction issues)? If so, please help the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognize his/her accomplishments by nominating him/her for a 2011 Voice Award.
This year, SAMHSA is putting special emphasis on the impact of trauma and the significant effects it can have on individuals, families and friends, communities, and our Nation. Consideration is being given to consumer/peer leaders who have successfully advocated for the rights of trauma survivors and promoted the importance of trauma-informed care.
Each year, the Voice Awards honor consumer/peer leaders whose exemplary leadership and advocacy plays a vital role in raising both awareness and understanding of behavioral health problems. Specifically, these individuals have made outstanding contributions in all of the following areas:
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 their community, workplace, or school.
To nominate an eligible consumer/peer leader(s), visit the Voice Awards Web site at www.voiceawards.samhsa.gov.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011.
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.
The 2011 Voice Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 24 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA. Please consult the Voice Awards Web site for event updates and instructions on how to submit a nomination(s).
