[NYAPRS Enews] 2011 USPRA Awards Of Distinction Application Now Available

[Harvey Rosenthal]

2011 USPRA Awards Of Distinction Application Now Available!

Each year, the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) presents awards for outstanding contributions to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.  We are now accepting nominations for USPRA’s 2011 Awards of Distinction <https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=USPRA&WebCode=2011awards&msm=6c7e08a7-fba4-413c-a521-c477e87f7ffc&cst=56d40e3d-a212-42d4-b01e-075f4c35de14&ent=f82f1f45-3b92-40d3-9ae2-acbbfcbd5245> , which will be presented at the 36th Annual Conference, held June 13-16, 2011 in Boston.  We are asking your help in identifying who will be recognized for their contributions to our field.

The following awards will be presented to select individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation:

*	Isaiah Uliss Advocate Award: Named in honor of the first recipient of this person in recovery advocate award and his revolutionary advocacy activities. This award will be presented to an individual who is or has been in recovery from a psychiatric disorder, whose leadership is exemplary in the advocacy for, operation of and/or sustaining of community programs and supports.
*	John Beard Award: Presented in memory of Mr. John Beard who was Executive Director of New York's Fountain House for 28 years. This aAward will be presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.
*	Irvin Rutman Award: Presented in recognition of the exemplary contributions of Dr. Irvin D. Rutman, Founding President of USPRA and recipient of the 1991 Beard Award. This award will be presented to an executive director of a psychiatric program who has demonstrated leadership in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation, as well as in the promoting the mission of USPRA.
*	Armin Loeb Award: Presented in memory of Dr. Armin Loeb who served as Director of Research of Horizon House in Philadelphia for approximately 20 years. This award will be presented to an individual who has conducted the best-designed and most useful research in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation in the preceding year or years.
*	Carol T. Mowbray Early Career Research Award: In memory of Dr. Carol Mowbray, this award will be presented to an individual who has independently conducted research addressing an issue of importance to psychiatric rehabilitation practice or policy, in collaboration with a psychiatric rehabilitation agency or organization.
*	NEW- LeRoy Spaniol Educator Award: The LeRoy Spaniol Educator Award is presented in honor of Dr. Spaniol who was executive publisher of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal for twenty-three years and served as an advisor to many USPRA members who, in turn, made significant contributions to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions toward educating and mentoring a new generation of leaders.
*	NEW- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Award: USPRA strongly values the contribution of psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners in supporting individuals with mental illnesses to recover.  The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Award is presented to an individual who is a direct service provider (i.e., case manager, employment specialist) and has demonstrated dedication and excellence in providing psychiatric rehabilitation services.

To submit nominations for any of the above rewards, please download <http://uspra.ipower.com/Education/Conference2011/2011_Award_NominationsForm_Final.doc>  and complete the 2011 Awards Nomination Form (Word). Please scan and e-mail to Ev Bussema, Director of Training and Education, at ebussema at uspra. All nominations must be received no later than January 20, 2011.

Download 2011 USPRA Awards Program Nomination Form (Word) <http://uspra.ipower.com/Education/Conference2011/2011_Award_NominationsForm_Final.doc> 

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at 410-789-7054 or info at uspra.org if you have any questions regarding the Awards process or general program.  Thank you for your help! 

Sincerely,
USPRA Staff 

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