Program Innovation Award in Health and Aging

Posted by on February 22, 2010

American Public Health Association Seeks Nominations for Program Innovation Award in Health and Aging
Deadline: April 1, 2010

The Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association is accepting nominations for the 2010 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award identifies best practice models in the field of health and aging and provides recognition and an opportunity to highlight the work at the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association.

Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligible for nomination. Nominees should also have documented results but have been in operation less than ten years. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received prior awards or special recognition.

Award selection criteria include creativity in project design, documented outcomes and benefits of the program, replication potential, evidence of collaboration and partnerships, and dissemination strategy.

The winner is expected to attend a special Gerontological Section Award Session at the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Denver, Colorado, November 6-10, 2010. To assist with travel expenses, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash award.

The call for nominations is available at the Archstone Foundation Web site.

http://www.archstone.org/press_release2296/press_release_show.htm?doc_id=1085341