The deadline to nominate local leaders for the Transitions Inc. Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards is Friday at 5 p.m. The story that originally appeared in the Trib Aug. 17, which provides information about the nomination process, is reprinted below.
The Northern Kentucky Tribune has joined with Transitions Inc., and other community partners to recognize those working to provide hope for individuals, families and communities impacted by heroin use.
Information regarding nominations, including categories, is available below. For additional information, or to download a nomination form, click here
The Transitions Inc. Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards will recognize people from all walks of life who have been active in the campaign to overcome the epidemic of heroin use plaguing our communities. Award winners will be recognized at a dinner at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse in October.
Members of the public are encouraged to nominate people or organizations in their community that are worthy of recognition. The nomination should provide specific examples of how the individual or organization has gone above and beyond to contribute to the fight against heroin use.
Nominations will be accepted now through September 4 at 5 p.m.
HEROES AGAINST HEROIN HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
HONORING THOSE FIGHTING ON THE FRONT LINES
AGAINST THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC
Transitions, Inc. will honor members of the Greater Cincinnati Community who have been nominated by the community to receive special recognition for their work in providing hope to those individuals, families and the community affected by heroin use. Award Winners will be honored at a Gala Dinner on October 9th held at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse.
Nominations may be submitted beginning on August 17, 2015 through September 4, 2015 and must be received by Transitions no later than 5 PM. Nominations must be submitted on the Nomination Form provided.
Completed nominations may be submitted in person, via email, fax or regular mail according to contact information at the bottom of the Nomination Form.
Categories include:
Elected Official – An individual working to solve issues related to the heroin epidemic such as: a Legislator who drafted or worked hard to pass and enact the new heroin bill; Judge, Jailer, Sheriff, or any other elected official who is looking for creative ways to help people who use/used heroin and/or their families who are searching for resources.
Professional – Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Health Department Official, Social Worker, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Police Officer, Attorney, Educator, Journalist or any other professional who is working on the front lines with people who use/used heroin and/or their families who are searching for resources.
Volunteer – An individual who acts without being paid and is providing education, access to treatment, acting as advocates, volunteers, service providers and those who are in recovery creating help & hope for people who use/used heroin and/or their families searching for resources.
Nonprofit – An organization (including a church) that provides funding, education, awareness, harm reduction, advocacy services and support in relation to providing solutions for the heroin epidemic.
Corporate / Business – An entity that: supports individuals in recovery by providing internships, apprenticeships, and jobs – especially to those with felonies who find it extremely difficult to find a job; helps to raise awareness about the heroin epidemic and community resources, including harm reduction; shines a light on projects that provide help & hope to people who use/used heroin and their families searching for resources.
— RULES — You may submit more than one nomination – but NOT more than one nomination per nominee. All nominations must be made on the Nomination Form Provided. All nominations must be received by Friday, September 4th no later than 5 PM – NO Exceptions.
All Transitions’ staff, volunteers and clients are ineligible for nomination.
All Nominations must be received by Transitions’ Main Office by September 4 at 5 PM. 700 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY 41073 / Phone: (859) 491-4435 / Fax: (859) 491-6598. Save PDF and Email to: cserrone@transitionsky.org
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