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.
The Northern Kentucky Tribune is proud to once again be a sponsor of this Transitions Inc. event. This is the third year Tribune Managing Editor Mark Hansel is a member of the Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards Committee.
Award Winners will be honored at a Gala Dinner and Fireworks Viewing Party on September 3, at the Metropolitan Club in Covington.
Nominations may be submitted beginning on July 1, 2017 through July 21,and must be received by Transitions no later than 5 PM. Nominations must be submitted on the Nomination Form provided online. Completed nominations may be submitted in person, via email, fax or regular mail according to contact information at the bottom of the Form.
Nominations can be submitted for Heroes in the following categories:
Elected Official – An individual who works to solve issues related to the heroin epidemic such as: a Legislator who worked hard to pass and enact legislation for funding to combat the heroin epidemic; 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 an advocate, 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.
New in 2017: Ignite Hope – A Celebration of Lives in Recovery
Share the Inspiring Story of someone living a Life of Recovery. Use the Celebration of Recovery Nomination Form to share the story and IGNITE HOPE.
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, July 21, 2017 no later than 5 PM – NO Exceptions.
All Transitions’ staff, volunteers and clients are ineligible for nomination.
For more information about the Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards, or to download a nomination form or an Ignite Hope form, click here.
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