We are
pleased to announce the solicitation of nominations for the 2004 Building
for the Future Awards. The Awards will recognize outstanding state
agency and sponsoring organization practices that go beyond basic
regulatory requirements leading to highly efficient, effective and accessible
nutrition programs. Winners will be announced at the biennial conference
of the CACFP National Professionals Association in Madison, WI in April of
2004.
USDA expects to make one State agency
award and one sponsoring organization award in each category listed below.
Each application must address one of the following areas (for
applicants who wish to be considered for more than one area, multiple
applications may be submitted):
A.
Enhancing Program Efficiency Through Technology
B.
Innovative Training and Technical Assistance
C.
Outreach and Community Partnerships
D.
Program Integrity
E.
Nutrition Education and Promotion
Don’t be afraid to ‘toot your own
horn”! Sponsors of child care centers or day care homes must submit
nominations to the state agency. The state agency will then review the
applications and forward them to the regional office. The application, entry
form with complete instructions and an explanation of the evaluation criteria
were mailed to your local agency in December. Should you have any questions,
please contact Melissa Halling at (605) 773-3566.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE STATE
OFFICE
BY 5 PM ON
JANUARY 23, 2004.
