Trends and Innovations Awards

On Thursday, June 2,2011 Homeward will recognize members of the homeless services community for outstanding achievement. Awards will be given to organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to further the goals of the Ten Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.

The awards presentation is free, but advanced registration is required.
If you are attending the Conference you do not need to register for the Trends and Innovation Lunch and Reception.

This link includes registration for the Best Practices Conference.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:

Complete the nomination form online.

All nominations are due by Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Steve Neathery Award

Given in memory of Steve Neathery (a founding member of Homeward’s board of directors and early champion of Central Intake) to an individual or family that has successfully overcome homelessness and contributes to the ability of others to make the same transition.
• Certificate of Recognition, $500 gift towards education to recipient

Outstanding Business or Community Partner

Small or large business or community partner (such as a school or group) that has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
• Certificate of Recognition

Innovation in Homeless Services Provision

Recognizing an agency that has demonstrated innovation and creativity in addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness, in alignment with the goals of the Ten Year Plan.
• Certificate of Recognition

Excellence in Case Management - Private Sector

Case manager in a private nonprofit agency who works to raise the bar or set the standard in their work to prevent or end homelessness for his/her clients.
• Certificate of Recognition, $100 gift card

Randall Hicks Award - Excellence in Case Management - Public Sector

Given in memory of Randall Hicks, the first recipient of this award in May 2007, to a case manager in a public agency who works to raise the bar or set the standard in their work to prevent or end homelessness for his/her clients.
• Certificate of Recognition, $100 gift card

Outstanding Board Member or Volunteer

Representative on a board of directors of a nonprofit agency or volunteer for homeless service agency who has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and creativity in their work as a board member or volunteer.
• Certificate of Recognition