Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Ramstad-Kennedy Annual Award for Outstanding Leadership by a Single State Authority (SSA). The deadline is June 1.

The Ramstad-Kennedy award was established to recognize a SSA Director who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in support of recovery and Recovery Month and to acknowledge Congressmen Jim Ramstad and Patrick Kennedy for their commitment to recovery and recovery-oriented policies.

The award will be presented at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s state Systems Development Program national conference in Baltimore, July 30-August 1.

To nominate an SSA director, complete and return this form.