The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. (NASADAD) has announced the deadline to submit applications for the 2015 Exemplary Awards for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies is Friday, September 4.

Since its inception over two decades ago, this program has sought to identify and honor outstanding achievements in substance abuse prevention throughout the United States.

The Exemplary Awards recognize quality substance abuse prevention efforts from around the country, including effective and exemplary programs, practices, policies, and other initiatives.

Examples of programs invited to participate in the Call for Applications include, but are not limited to, those that have impacted specific changes in their communities – such as promoting responsible retailing practices, smoke-free workplace ordinances, and other environmental approaches.

For more information, visit the NASADAD website.