Eligibility

Diverse Group of Kids in a Circle

This award program is hosted in partnership with UNCA and the Alliance for Children and Families and is open to affiliated members in good standing of either of these organizations. Both individual organizations and federations of members are encouraged to apply.

Only one program per individual organization per year will be considered for a programmatic award. A program must have taken place during 2011 but may be a year-long and/or a seasonal module; it must be scheduled to recur in 2012.

By completing an application, applicants agree that if selected as a winner their organization will:

  • Provide additional information on the winning program; best practices; and examples.
  • Send the CEO/executive director and board president to the appropriate national awards announcement.
  • Approve inclusion of program details in publicly distributed material such as websites; brochures; and media materials.
  • Participate in media interviews, as appropriate.
  • Participate in writing a brief profile describing the submitted initiative.