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2008 Frank J. Menolascino Award for Excellence

Purpose of Award: This prestigious award is given annually to promote excellence in the field of dual diagnosis in the memory of Dr. Frank J. Menolascino. The Award will be presented at the NADD 25th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show November 12 - 14, 2008 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.

Criteria for Selection: Providers of service to persons with mental retardation and mental illness, academicians researchers, legislators, educators, communications media specialists, administrators, family members and persons with developmental disabilities. Candidates should support the ideals and mission of NADD but do not need to be members of NADD in order to be nominated.

Person with developmental disabilities or family member who has made a distinctive and unique contribution through which a significant number of persons with mental retardation and mental illness have benefitted from an improved quality of life.

Outstanding service and unique efforts have made significant advances in understanding and knowledge in the field of dual diagnosis, or whose efforts have called attention to the plight of individuals with dual diagnosis and consequently enhanced the delivery of services, or through whose efforts have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the field of dual diagnosis, or whose efforts have resulted in an improved quality of life for a significant number of persons with mental retardation and mental illness.

Submission Guidelines: Please submit a statement concerning your reason(s) for recommending a candidate to be considered for this award. Also, submit the candidates name, address, telephone number, fax number, and E-mail address as well as your own.

Please submit your nomination of candidates for the Award of Excellence by SEPTEMBER,1 2008 to:

NADD 132 Fair Street Kingston, New York 12401-4802

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