Nomination For Award

The Department of Children and Families announces the release of the

Nomination Forms for the 2005 Governors Peace At Home Awards: Stopping

Domestic Violence. The Peace At Home Awards recognizes the work that is

being done in the prevention of domestic violence throughout the state.

 
As awareness of domestic violence has grown over the years, so has the

number of remarkable individuals and organizations who are making a

difference in our state. Each year, Governor Jeb Bush honors individuals and

organizations in Florida for their outstanding accomplishments and

contributions in the areas of Children’s Services, Survivor Support,

Justice System, Health Care, Public Awareness and Education, and

message. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 4, 2005.

Ronnie R. Hamed, Government Operations Consultant II

Domestic Violence Program Office

Florida Department of Children & Families

1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 2, Room # 302 S

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

Ph # 850/414-8317  Fax # 850/922-6720

ronnie_hamed@dcf.state.fl.us

GOVERNOR’S PEACE AT HOME AWARDS:
Stopping Domestic Violence

As awareness of domestic violence has grown over the years, so
has the number of remarkable individuals and organizations that
make a difference in our state. Domestic violence is a crime that
seriously impacts our communities, causing traumatic
consequences for the victims and their families. Through vision,
action and leadership, numerous people and organizations have
improved the lives of domestic violence victims and their families.

Each year, through the Governor’s Peace at Home Awards,
Governor Jeb Bush honors exceptional citizens and organizations
for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions in the
areas of services to children, survivor support, justice system
programs, health care, research, public education and awareness,
and overall.
The Domestic Violence Program Office within the Florida
Department of Children and Families coordinates the submission
of nominations for selection by the Governor.

On April 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd Floor of the
Capital, Tallahassee, the Governor will host an awards ceremony
to honor the award-winning nominees.
Please join us in identifying candidates for the 2005 Governor’s
Peace at Home Awards.

Award Categories

Awards will be presented in the following categories to persons,
organizations or programs that have:

Children’s Services

Developed prevention programs or enhanced support for
children who have suffered from the trauma of domestic
violence.

Survivor Support

Promoted greater self-determination and empowerment of
survivors through exemplary programs or service.

Justice System

Developed programs or services to prevent domestic violence,
protect the public, or stop the perpetrators of domestic violence.

Health Care

Provided health or dental care through volunteer service to
domestic violence victims and their children.

Public Awareness & Education

Promoted education and awareness of domestic violence through
communications, media, curriculum, or other activities that have
advanced a greater understanding of the problem.

Research

Conducted research and evaluation on domestic violence to
expand the field of knowledge and encourage new solutions.

An Overall award will be presented to an individual or
organization whose efforts towards ending violence in the family
far exceeds the requirements of their employment, organizational
mission, or program activities. Such an individual, organization or
program is generally known throughout the community for their
“beyond the call of duty” activities in assisting domestic violence
survivors. The winner will be selected from the nominees in all
categories.

Office of Domestic Violence Program
Florida Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 2, Room 302
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

Dear Friends:
In your community there are those who play an
important role every day in an effort to end
domestic violence. They may be a volunteer at a
local domestic violence center, a doctor or dentist
who provides free care to victims, a law
enforcement officer, judge, or state attorney who
has protected the rights of victims and brought
abusers to justice; or, a local service organization
that has promoted domestic violence education
and awareness. This is your opportunity to help me
recognize the individual or organization for the exemplary
service provided to domestic violence victims.

I invite you to submit a nomination for the Governor’s Peace
at Home Awards: Stopping Domestic Violence in one or
more of the six categories—Children’s Services, Survivor
Support, Justice System, Health Care, Public Awareness and
Education, and Research. Recipients will be honored as part
of the state commemoration of Victims’ Rights Week in
Tallahassee on April 11, 2005.

Thank you for helping me recognize Florida’s best.

Sincerely,

Jeb Bush

Nomination Submission
Guidelines

1. Each nomination form must include the nominee’s full
name and all requested contact information. If an
organization is the nominee, provide the name of the
individual who would accept the award. Also, it must
include all of the nominator’s contact information.
2. A nomination letter must accompany each nomination
form. If you, the nominator, are affiliated with an
organization your nomination letter should be submitted on
official stationary and contain your signature, as well as
your position/title. Anonymous nominations will not be
accepted.
3. The nomination letter should not exceed two singlespaced,
single-sided, letter-sized (8 ½” x 11") pages.
Provide as much as you know about your nominee’s
accomplishments and services in support of domestic
violence victims. The letter should address each of the
following questions:

· What activities has the nominee accomplished in the
area nominated on behalf of domestic violence victims?
· How long has the individual or organization been
providing services?
· How does the nominee’s contributions qualify as
“beyond the call of duty”?
· How have the actions of the nominee influenced
attitudes, policies, or practices in domestic violence
areas?
· How has the nominee generated support and
interest of the local community for domestic
violence victims?

4. Three (3) letters of reference from professionals who
have worked with the person or organization are
necessary. Be sure that references include all pertinent
contact information. Letters must be submitted with
the nomination package.
5. The resume of any person nominated is required.
6. Supporting documentation such as program materials,
articles, etc. may be attached to this form, but please be
concise and limit your materials to key items only.
Supporting material must not exceed standard 8½ x 11
inches. Videos, bound publications, and notebooks should
not be submitted. Any material supplied to support the
entry will not be returned. If you are faxing your
nomination package, you may mail the supporting
materials separately, but please note on the nomination
form that “supporting documents are to follow by mail.”
Seven (7) copies of the supporting documentation must be
provided.

Eligibility Guidelines

1. You may nominate one or more worthy candidates,
including:

· Individuals
· Organizations
· Network or coalition of individuals or programs.

2. Candidates nominated, but not selected, in previous years
are also eligible for consideration.
3. You may nominate yourself, your program, or organization.
4. Nominees are not notified directly unless chosen as a finalist.

Deadline for Submitting
Nominations

If you are mailing the nomination form and supporting
materials, it must be postmarked no later than February 4,
2005 and mailed to the address below. If faxing, it must be
received no later than February 4, 2005 and faxed to the
number below.

Office of the Domestic Violence Program
Florida Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 2, Room 302
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700.
Phone: 850/921-2168
Fax: 850/922-6720

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Governor’s Peace at
Home Awards nomination and selection process, or awards
ceremony, please contact the Office of the Domestic Violence
Program at 850/921-2168.

2004
CHILDREN’S SERVICES

The Shelter for Abused Women &
Children of Naples

SURVIVOR SUPPORT

Boca Raton Police Services
Department Victim Advocate Unit

JUSTICE SYSTEM

Denise Moon (Posthumously),
Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office
Ivon Mesa, Director of Domestic
Violence Intake Unit, 11th
Judicial Circuit, Miami
Ocala Police Department Victim
Advocate Program
OVERALL
Ivon Mesa, Director of Domestic
Violence Intake Unit, 11th
Judicial Circuit, Miami

2003

CHILDREN’S SERVICES:

Robert “Bob” Whitworth, Victim
Advocate, Lake County Sheriff’s
Office

SURVIVOR SUPPORT:

Melbourne Police Department
Domestic Violence Unit

JUSTCE SYSTEM:

Honorable Raymond T. McNeal
Circuit Court Judge, 5th Judicial
Circuit, Ocala
Detective Jorge Fernandez de Lara
Sweetwater Police Department

HEALTH CARE:

Dr. Bruce Grozier and Staff, Family
Medical Clinic, Sarasota

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND
EDUCATION:

Carol Bailey, Victim Advocate, The
Haven of Religious Community
Services, Clearwater

OVERALL:

Carol Bailey, Victim Advocate, The
Haven of Religious Community
Services, Clearwater

2002

CHILDREN’S SERVICES:

Alachua County Sheriff’s
Department’s Victim Advocate Unit,
Gainesville

SURVIVOR SUPPORT:

Sharlene Humm, CEO, Sharlene’s
Angels on Earth, Inc., Hollywood

JUSTICE SYSTEM:

Elder Justice Center, Administrative
Office of the Courts, Tampa
EVE (Project End Violence Early)
Tampa
Corporal Lawrence D. Weiland
Deputy Sheriff,
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Largo
Judge Robert L. Doyel, Admin. Judge
of Family Division
10th Judicial Circuit, Bartow
Nancy Tanner, Director of Victims
Advocate Unit, Office of State Attorney,
Ft. Lauderdale

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND
EDUCATION:

Rocio Tafur-Salgado, Domestic
Violence Project Director
MUJER, Inc., Homestead

RESEARCH:

Miami-Dade County Domestic
Violence Fatality Review Team
With Special Mention of Lauren
Lazarus for her leadership as Chair

OVERALL:

Mayor’s Task Force on Domestic
Violence of Jacksonville With Special
Mention of Intimate Violence
Enhanced Services Team (INVEST) &
Center for the Prevention of Domestic
Violence, Jacksonville