Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Ramstad-Kennedy Annual Award for Outstanding Leadership by a Single State Authority (SSA). The deadline is Saturday, May 9.

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 Awards Luncheon during the annual conference of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Directors (NASADAD) in Charleston, South Carolina on June 5. To nominate a SSA director, visit the NASADAD website to find the form and information on submitting it.