ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- CADCA has been recognized as a Power of
Associations Silver Award winner by the American Society of
Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful Blue Ribbon
Coalition initiative.
The Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC) program is the first community
credential awarded to coalitions that have produced positive
community outcomes in substance misuse prevention. Established by
CADCA's Evaluation and Research division, it is nationally
recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control
Policy, and state and local governments.
The BRC program helps sustain the effectiveness of community
coalitions, encourages continued use of the best practices they
developed during the CADCA-provided National Coalition Academy
training, elevates the importance of coalition work, and works to
address the broader societal issue of substance misuse.
The sustainment of best practices not only helps coalitions on
the local level but has a positive effect on the broader
community-led movement in substance misuse prevention and ladders
up to the national efforts to stem the tide of substance
misuse.
"Congratulations to CADCA for exemplifying the impact
associations have on the industries and professions they represent,
and on society at large," said ASAE President and CEO
Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE.
"It's always so incredibly satisfying to see associations going
above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. We're
very proud to spotlight this award-winning initiative."
"We are deeply honored to receive this award from ASAE," said
CADCA President and CEO Barrye L.
Price, Ph.D. "At CADCA, our mission is to equip
coalitions with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to
create healthier, safer, and stronger communities. This award not
only acknowledges our efforts but also reinforces our guiding
principle that the best way to effect real change is through
locally run and administered community coalitions. We remain
committed to advancing our mission and making a meaningful impact
on global scale."
To learn more about CADCA's Blue Ribbon Coalition program, visit
https://www.cadca.org/blue-ribbon-coalitions/.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Maria Egan
Director, Communications & Marketing
mariaegan@cadca.org
About CADCA
CADCA harnesses the power of associations
to stem the tide of substance misuse and create safer, healthier,
and stronger communities. Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that
when all sectors of a community come together, social change
happens. Our association represents over 7,000 community coalitions
that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law
enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media, tribal communities,
and others. We have members in every U.S. state and territory and
more than 30 countries around the world.
About The Power of Associations Awards
ASAE's Power of
Associations Awards recognize the association community's economic
and societal contributions locally, nationally and globally. ASAE
will celebrate The Power of Associations Award recipients during
its annual Summit Awards Dinner on September
24, 2024, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
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