[YSPNetwork] Fwd: Opportunity to Recognize Youth-Led ProjectsConcerning Mental Health

[Donna NOONAN]

YSPNetworkers,
FYI from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and DoSomething.org. 
Donna

>>> "State and Tribal Grantees list of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center" <sprc_state_tribal at mailman.edc.org> 1/12/2011 7:19 AM >>>

Hello Grantees, 
 
DoSomething.org is seeking young award-nominees with achievements in the mental health field. If you know of an activist, leader, and social entrepreneur age 25 and under deserving recognition, please see the information below and consider nominating them for a DoSomething.org award. DoSomething.org is a non-profit organization. You're welcome to pass this onto others. 
 
Lisa Capoccia 
SPRC
 

 
 
We're reaching out to you at the Suicide Prevention Resource Center because we're looking to see if there are any youth-led projects that are ongoing in dealing with issues of mental health, or if there are any new programs that are particularly noteworthy. We respect what you and your organization do so very much, and we know that you are familiar with both the problems and solutions. We're hoping that you might be able to recommend any great youth-led projects that you know of.  
The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant social impact. The Do Something Award nominees and winners are the pivotal "do-ers" in their fields and causes. For this year's awards five nominees will be selected and rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in the second Do Something Awards TV show on VH1, media coverage, and continued support from DoSomething.org. Of those five nominees, one will be selected to win the Grand Prize, a $100,000 grant, which will be announced during the live broadcast.
I hope you'll help me share this opportunity with the members of your organization through your next newsletter, e-blast, or network post (see blurb below, and attached logo). Additionally, you can recommend people for the award by filling out a simple nomination form at http://www.dosomething.org/awards/nominate-2011. Quantity of applications is not a concern. Rather, we want to identify the "best-in-class" activists, leaders, and social entrepreneurs age 25 and under.  Applicants must be citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada and must apply by March 1st, 2011, although applying earlier is strongly encouraged.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions or thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Sara
dsawards at dosomething.org
Do Something Awards Team

Do Something Awards Post
Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Five nominees will be rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in a live VH1 TV show, media coverage and continued support from DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the live broadcast!! Application closes March 1st, 2011.  Apply or nominate someone today at www.DoSomething.org/awards 
DoSomething.org believes you have the power to make a difference. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action.  Be part of a generation of doers. Plug in at DoSomething.org.
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