Each year, NACHSA recognizes best practices in the human services field. NACHSA member counties are eligible to submit nominations for  innovative programs and exemplary elected and appointed leaders in human services. Click here for information and applications for the 2008 awards. Winners will be recognized at NACo's 2008 Legislative Conference.

The Directors Award for Individual Achievement in a County recognizes a county human services director whose efforts and commitment have contributed to improved services of society's most vulnerable individuals and to a greater awareness of the role played by human services agencies in the community. Click on the links below to view information about the 2008 winners of this award.

Bob Suver, Clark County Department of Job & Family Services

Frank Mecca, County Welfare Directors Association of California

The Elizabeth Prebich Award for Distinguished Leadership in County Human Services recognizes a county official whose efforts and commitment have helped increase the awareness of the critical role that county human services agencies play in the local, state and national policy arenas. Click here to view information about the 2008 winner of this award.

The Innovation in Human Services Awards recognizes efforts by county agencies or state associations of counties to improve the delivery of human services and to develop new ways to address client needs. Click on the links below to view information about the 2008 winners of this award.

Wheels to Work, Morrow County, OH

Care Not Cash, San Francisco, CA

Past Award Winners

2003 Award Winners
2004 Award Winners

2005 Award Winners

2006 Award Winners