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Annual Awards
return to awards page Sterling Achievement Award Application The Sterling Achievement Award shall recognize those state agency programs that have demonstrated, over a sustained period of time, positive results in improving the lives of lower income persons and families in the following three program areas: Community /Economic Development Housing Assistance Homelessness Assistance/Prevention Member agency programs are eligible for recognition, as are those administered by COSCDA associate and homelessness members. These programs shall reflect the best practices of the agency to resolve community needs, house those in need including special needs populations like the homeless, disabled, elderly and farm workers, and provide meaningful job opportunities to raise the person's or families economic wealth and improve their self-sufficiency. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: Tangible Results. Must be able to demonstrate the need for the program, and its documented, measurable results over the last three years. Transferability. Demonstrate how the program can be replicated by other states, including identification of the key components driving the program's success. Sustainability. Demonstrate how the program will be continued by the state, any anticipated improvements, and on-going performance measurements of outcomes expected. WHO NOMINATES? All member agencies, including associate and homelessness members, may nominate a program, and are encouraged to nominate their own programs. WHO SELECTS? The Awards Committee appointed by the Board, consisting of the chair of Member Services Committee and at least two other COSCDA members, shall review and select the award recipients. TANGIBLE RESULTS. Be specific about how the program has met its performance objectives. Provide documentation, including photos or personal stories of how the program has improved the lives of individuals and families. TRANSFERABILITY. Explain which qualities of the program or policy can be adapted to other states. Identify the critical elements of success for transfer to other states. SUSTAINABILITY. Describe how the program will be sustained over the longer term, whaperformance measures are for the future, and resources committed to continue the program. Project/Program Name:  Agency Name:  City:  State:  Contact Person:  Type of Project/Program (e.g., housing, community development, homelessness):  Project/Program Description: Please be sure to include the title of the project/program, population(s) served, objective in designing project/program and costs to include sources of financing. 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. 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 the Program/Project results using numerical milestones, such as, "154 homes were built for Veterans using this program." Please ensure that you identify the number of years the program/project has been operational and complete the accomplishment measurements that have been achieved each year of operation. (This should specify how many units, persons or other accomplishment measurement is achieved each year.) 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. Lessons Learned: Please describe any lessons that developing this project taught you, again providing specific examples and details. Additionally Please be sure to include the impact on community, partnerships established, how objectives were met and sustained over the long term and how the project/program is adaptable to other communities (states). Nominating Member: Name:  City:  State:  E-Mail Address: NOTE: You will be able to upload supporting documentation after submitting your application.