Annual Awards return to awards page President's Award for Innovation This award shall recognize a member agency (state, associate and/or homelessness) for its development and implementation of innovative policies and programs that have demonstrated success in solving community needs. The winner of this award will make a presentation at the COSCDA Annual Training Conference. The member agency's innovative approach, policy, or program may include, but not be limited to: new or expanded services; filling gaps in the availability of existing programs or services; tapping new sources of revenues or partnerships; demonstrating alternative or more cost-effective delivery methods for existing programs; creation of new programs or roles for the state in addressing housing, community or economic development issues; improved delivery of programs between state and local communities; or new methods for involving the intended beneficiaries of the program in the delivery of the program activities. All COSCDA member agencies are eligible to receive this award. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: Must be innovative. Show that the program or policy is new, unique or addresses a unique challenge or situation. Demonstrated results. Show measurable results in solving identified needs over at least two years. Transferability. Show the ability to transfer the innovative policy or program to other states to implement. State Leadership. Demonstrate the leadership role of the state in meeting the needs of its citizens, i.e. put a face on the issue and our solutions. WHO NOMINATES? Any member agency may submit a nomination, including associate and homelessness members. Members may nominate their own programs and policies. WHO SELECTS? The President of COSCDA shall make the final selection personally. The Award Committee of the Board may be asked to review the nominations and make recommendations to the President, if the President so desires. Project/Program Name:  Agency Name:  City:  State:  Contact Person:  Type of Project/Program (e.g., housing, community development, homelessness):  Project/Program Description: In describing the Program, please include funding sources: please detail specific funding sources and programs, including federal, state, local, tax credits (which type?), and private/foundation or community funding In describing this, include percentages (for each funding source) of entire project budget. Also, include the beginning date of the program/project, as well as the lifespan of the project. Please discuss sustainability of the project. Please be sure to include the title of the project/program. Staffing for the Program/Project Description: Describe staffing for the program/project (was it integrated into existing staff, was new staff hired or did the state partner with other organizations for delivery? Project/Program Results: Please describe how this project/program represents an innovative solution. Describe the Program/Project results using numerical milestones, such as, "154 homes were built for Veterans using this program." Please discuss the replicability of this award: Could other states implement this program and if so, explain how? Be specific; mention partner organizations, and community organizations involved. Explain the State's Leadership role specifically in developing and implementing this program/project. Lessons Learned: Please describe any lessons that developing this project taught you, again providing specific examples and details. Nominating Member: Name:  City:  State:  E-Mail Address: NOTE: You will be able to upload supporting documentation after submitting your application. All Contents ©2012 Council of State Community Development Agencies. All rights reserved.