2019 NC HOPE Peer Support Awards for Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Banquet
Peer Awards Nominations 
Your assistance is requested in the nominations for the NC HOPE Peer Support Awards for Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment.
In this inaugural year, NC HOPE looks forward to publicly recognizing Peer Support Specialist, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment advocates, and agencies that have actively promoted peer support services. The awards are designed to recognize leaders and supporters of peer support services across the state while also recognizing advocates within the Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment community.

This year’s awards will be presented on Saturday, October 5th 2019 at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center. Candidates will be selected based upon nominations and how well they meet the spirit of the award for which they are nominated. 

Please assist the awards committee by presenting your nominations before the deadline of June 15, 2019.  Please nominate a different peer for each category.
2019 NC-HOPE Peer Support Awards Categories

  •  Peer Support Specialist of the Year
  •  Role Model Award 
  •  Impact Award 
  • Community Service Award 
  • Rookie Award 
  •  Collaboration Award 
  •  Non-Traditional Peer Support Specialist Award 
  •  Peer Support Veteran Award 
  •  Peer Choice Award 

The awards committee looks forward to the challenge of selecting recipients for the NC HOPE Peer Support Awards for Excellence in Mental Health and substance use treatment. Please share your great stories of peer support specialist making a difference in mental health and Substance use treatment for North Carolinians. If you have any questions, please contact Tawana Atterberry at info@nchopetraining.com.

How to Make a Nomination?
Complete online nomination form with the online links provided below. Any materials submitted without a completed online nomination form will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 5pm on June 15, 2019. Finalist will be announced by July 1, 2019 via our Facebook page -NCHOPE Peer Support and an email will follow. Finalist will need to submit a photo (for promotional purposes) once selections have been made. Winners will be announced at the Awards banquet.

Eligibility Criteria
Role Model Award 
NC HOPE awards the Role Model Award to a Peer Support Specialist who has served as a role model in the community and amongst their fellow PSS. Click below for submission. 
The Role Model  award will be presented to the CPSS, who:
  • Demonstrates exceptional role modeling and mentoring of other CPSS. 
  •  Is an advocate for consumer rights.  
  •  Empowers and supports all peers in their recovery journey. 
  •  Models recovery principles 
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Impact  Award 
NC HOPE awards the Impact Award to a Peer Support Specialist who has made a significant impact in the lives of the peers they work with. Click below for submission. 
The Impact Award will be presented to the CPSS, who:
  • Has made a significant impact in the lives of one or more peers 
  •  Consistently goes above and beyond to help their peers reach their goals   
  •  Maintains professional boundaries. 

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Community Service Award 
NC HOPE awards the community service award to a Peer Support Specialist who is resourceful and has been an exemplary model of community service. Click below for submission. 
The Community Service Award is presented to the CPSS who:
  • Volunteers regularly and has extensive community relationships 
  • Posses an intimate knowledge of resources available to the peers they serve.
  •  The person who receives this award provides a wealth of information.
  •  Dedicated to improving the community 
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Rookie Award 
NC HOPE awards the Rookie Award to a Peer Support Specialist who has been working as a Peer Support Specialist for less than a year. Click below for submission.
The Rookie Award is presented to the CPSS who:
  •  Works well with peers
  •  Follows all agency guidelines and policies
  •  Turns in all documentation timely
  •  Stands out among other novice CPSS

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Collaboration Award 
NC HOPE awards the Collaboratoration Award to a mental health professional who collaborates well with Peer Support Specialist to support mutual clients. Click below for submission.
The Best Collaborator Award is presented to MH/SU professionals who collaborate with CPSS such as:
  • Therapists
  •  Case Managers 
  •  Qualified Professionals 
  •  Psychiatrists

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Non-Traditional Peer Support Specialist Award
NC HOPE awards the Non-Traditional Peer Support award to Peer Support Specialist doing exceptional work outside of Mental Health and Substance Use. The nominee may work under titles other than Peer support specialist (such as peer supporter, community health worker, etc.). Click below for submission.

The Rookie Award is presented to the CPSS who:
  •  Works well with peers
  •  Follows all agency guidelines and policies
  •  Turns in all documentation timely
  •  Stands out among other novice CPSS

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Peer Support Veteran Award
NC HOPE awards the Veteran Award to a Peer Support Specialist who provides exemplary peer support services to veterans. 
Click below for submission. 
Peer Choice Award
NC HOPE awards the Peer Choice Award to the Peer Support Specialist who receives the most votes via an online survey. Anyone can nominate an individual for this award. Click below for submission. 
Peer Support Specialist of the Year 
NC HOPE’s highest award is given to the Peer Support Specialist who most exemplifies the tenants of peer support. To submit a nomination, please click below 
This award will be presented to the CPSS, who:
  • Has consistently gone above and beyond in all areas 
  •  Is a living model of the recovery principles, exemplifies it in their own life  
  •  Has done exceptional work with helping peers overcome MH and/or SU challenges. 
  •  Assists in advancing the field of peer support 

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