In conjunction with the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW), Order of Omega sponsors an award in the amount of $500 to recognize an Order of Omega Chapter or organization that has furthered the importance of alcohol and drug awareness education on their campus. Alcohol and drug issues are a problem among college-age youth, which is why it is imperative that the program is not related to any campus sanctions.  Only through effective educational efforts - most often developed, coordinated, or led by student leaders - will problems diminish and students learn the dangers of abuse. The Order of Omega Alcohol and Drug Education Award will go to a Chapter or organization that has made a significant impact on campus through developing or coordinating a program, or by leading an initiative on campus that helps educate students about the dangers of misusing alcohol and drugs.

Applications and supporting documents are due by Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Award Criteria, Qualifications and Procedures

- The applicant, whether applying on behalf of their own Greek organization or Order of Omega Chapter, must be a registered member of The Order of Omega Honor Society.

- Applicants must be from a Chapter that is in good standing with Headquarters.

- The program must have been presented between January 1, 2010 and November 26, 2010.

- The application and all supporting documents must be received at Headquarters by midnight on November 30, 2010.

- The judges will consider the following when scoring the applications; program originality, number of students involved/in attendance, impact/outcome of program on the campus community, advisor letter and supporting documents.

- To apply, applicants must:

              - Print and complete the award APPLICATION
              - Obtain  a letter of recommendation/verification of programming from their Greek/Chapter Advisor
              - Include any relevant program materials (advertising, news articles, evaluation summaries, etc.)
 
- Applications, advisor letter and supporting documents may be mailed or emailed to:

Order of Omega Headquarters
ADEA Committee
300 E. Border Street
Arlington, TX 76010

hq@orderofomega.org

For questions, please contact Dr. Ed Whipple ewhippl@bgsu.edu

The award winner will be notified during the month of January.
The award check will be mailed to the Greek/Chapter Advisor.

• Chapter must be active and in good financial standing with the Order of Omega Headquarters
• You must provide a letter of support from the Chapter Advisor and one other senior administrator from your campus.