The Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference is September 10-11, 2025.
The theme for this event is "Prevention Works! Investing in Our Future and Healthy Communities."
The planning committee wants to recognize the outstanding work of individuals and organizations building healthy communities through substance use prevention.
Awards in five categories will be given at this year's event:
- Leaders of the Next Generation: Outstanding Youth Advocate for Substance Use Prevention
- Leaders of a Brighter Future: Outstanding Young Adult Advocate for Substance Use Prevention
- Protecting the Pond: Outstanding Substance Use Prevention Coalition
- Catalyst for Change: Outstanding Partner in Substance Use Prevention
- Beyond the Call to Action: Outstanding Substance Use Prevention Professional
A committee will review and score each nomination to determine who will be recognized in each category.You can save your nomination and come back to finish it later by selecting "Save and Continue Later" at the top of your screen on the nomination page.
The nomination deadline is June 16, 2025.Information about each awardLeaders of the Next Generation: Outstanding Youth Advocate for Substance Use Prevention
- What is the purpose? To recognize youth for their exemplary leadership in developing and supporting substance use prevention initiatives that empower their peers to live happier and healthier lives.
- Who is eligible? Wisconsin residents ages 12 to 18.
- What are the requirements? Nominees should act in a kind and positive way when engaging their peers to participate in substance use prevention activities. The focus of the nominee's work should be on helping their peers make healthy choices to lead healthy lives. They should be passionate in delivering creative and innovative programs that inform and protect the well-being of their peers with a vision of a brighter future for everyone.
All youth nominated will be awarded with certificates that will be mailed to them. Nominees with the top scores from the awards committee will be recommended for a spotlight during this year's event provided the nominee provides permission for their name and work to be highlighted.
Leaders of a Brighter Future: Outstanding Young Adult Advocate for Substance Use Prevention
- What is the purpose? To recognize a young adult for their extraordinary efforts and leadership in advocating for substance use prevention initiatives that empower their peers to live happier and healthier lives.
- Who is eligible? Wisconsin residents ages 19 to 24.
- What are the requirements? Nominees should be passionate and forward thinking in making a difference in their communities by promoting substance use prevention activities. The focus of the nominee's work should be on programs that inform and protect the well-being of their peers by empowering them to contribute to substance use prevention efforts in their communities.
The winner of this award will be offered a complimentary registration to the conference and recognized during a ceremony at the conference.
Protecting the Pond: Outstanding Substance Use Prevention Coalition
- What is the purpose? To recognize a substance use prevention coalition for their extraordinary efforts to build healthy communities.
- Who is eligible? All Wisconsin-based substance use prevention coalitions.
- What are the requirements? Nominees should demonstrate consistent success implementing substance use prevention activities. This work should be equitable and inclusive. It should be built on readying the community for change, then delivering creative and innovative programs to address community needs. Nominees should have a record of acting as a strong community partner that advocates for substance use prevention at all levels.
The winner of this award will be offered a complimentary registration to the conference and recognized during a ceremony at the conference.
Catalyst for Change: Outstanding Partner in Substance Use Prevention
- What is purpose? To recognize an outstanding individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the field of substance use prevention in their community.
- Who is eligible? Individuals or agencies located and operating in Wisconsin (schools, faith-based organizations, health care professionals, community leaders, businesses, marketing firms, media companies, etc.).
- What are the requirements? Nominees should be a changemaker in their community dedicated to supporting and leading substance use prevention activities that have a lasting impact. They are excited to improve the quality of life in their community and committed to collaborating with other people or organizations to achieve improved community health outcomes. They advocate for substance use prevention and help educate the community about its importance at all levels. They are exceptional at serving as a connector that bring people together in substance use prevention activities.
The winner of this award will be offered a complimentary registration to the conference and recognized during a ceremony at the conference.
Beyond the Call to Action: Outstanding Substance Use Prevention Professional
- What is the purpose? To recognize an outstanding substance use prevention professional for their efforts and contributions to prevent substance use while empowering their community to live happier and healthier lives.
- Who is eligible? Wisconsin residents employed in the field of substance use prevention for at least six months.
- What are the requirements? Nominees are visionaries that advocate for a brighter future in their communities. They exhibit a collaborative approach that includes proven practices to prevent substance use. They are exceptional at engaging community members and empowering them to be the change they want to see in their communities. They help lay the foundation for sustainable practices to prevent substance use in their communities.
The winner of this award will be offered a complimentary registration to the conference and recognized during a ceremony at the conference.
Note: This online form is setup to accept one nomination per session. If you wish to submit multiple nominations, complete this form multiple times. You can submit multiple nominations for the same category.