2011 
Recognizing Excellence in the Field of Aging
NOMA Award for Excellence in Multicultural Aging
Call for Submissions
Deadline for Submissions: October 27, 2010
PURPOSE
Awards will be given to organizations that have demonstrated high-quality, innovative programs that enhance the lives of a multicultural aging population. Using the framework that supports the broader vision of diversity at the American Society on Aging, the NOMA Award for Excellence in Multicultural Aging seeks to identify and recognize best practices in developing and implementing programs and/or services that meet the needs of a multicultural aging population.
Two winning programs will be honored at the 2011 Aging in America Conference , to be held in San Francisco, CA, April 26-30, 2011. Up to two programs will receive one complimentary conference registration each.
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must:
- Be an organization or have an affiliation with an organization that focuses on providing information and services to an aging population.
- Have a program and/ or service targeted to a multicultural aging population that has been tested, has a proven and successful track record, and has been in existence for a minimum of one year.
- The applicant or organization must have a membership with ASA. you may apply now, or anytime at your convenience at www.asaging.org/join
- Agree to present the winning program at the 2010 Aging in America Conference.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applications must be submitted online.
In addition to contact information, you will submit information using an online form that must contain the information itemized below. Do not mail any other materials to ASA. Supplemental material will not be distributed to the review committee.
- Program Description - Describe the program including how long the program has been in existence, how it is organized, who is served and how many people served. Describe all services provided.
(3000 Characters)
- Effectiveness of Programming in Meeting the Needs of a Multicultural Population - Describe how the multicultural group or groups whose needs the program addresses benefited from the program or service. Describe how quality and effectiveness is defined and measured for your program. Explain how the benefits have been measured, and provide at least one measurable outcome of the program. (3000 Characters)
- Innovation - Describe why you believe the program is innovative.
(3000 Characters)
- Potential for Replication - Describe how the program could be replicated in other areas or settings and what tools you have created to help others replicate the program.
(3000 Characters)
- Partnerships or Coalitions - Describe how the program involves partnerships with other organizations or community groups. Describe the groups and explain their roles.
(3000 Characters)
- Two components addressed in one section, 3000 character total limit:
Consumer and Volunteer Involvement - Describe how consumers and volunteers were involved in the design, governance or administration of the program.
(1500 Characters)
Lessons Learned. Summarize the lessons you learned in developing this program and advice you would give to others who may wish to replicate your program. Describe any barriers encountered in developing and implementing the program and the strategies used to surmount these obstacles. (1500 Characters)
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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Programs and services will be judged on the following criteria: (Note that the criteria parallel the requirements of the program narrative. Be sure the narrative addresses each criterion as well as possible.)
- Effectiveness of the program in meeting the needs of a multicultural aging population (30 points)
- Innovation (20 points)
- Potential for replication (20 points)
- Involvement of organizations through partnerships or coalitions (15 points)
- Involvement of consumers and volunteers in program design, governance, etc. (10 points)
- Summarize the lessons you learned in developing this program (5 points)
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RECOGNITION
The two winning programs will be acknowledged in the following ways:
- Award presentation and plaque during NOMA Awards Reception
- Recognition in program book and other signage at conference
- Opportunity to present a session during the Aging in America Conference
- Complimentary registration and one-night's lodging for the Aging in America Conference
CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact:
Anne Ornelas de Lemos
Sr Director, Diversity & Member Inclusion
(415) 974-9622
(415) 974-0300 (fax)
e-mail: anned@asaging.org
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