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Eligibility

Find out whether you or your nominee meets the requirements.

Who Can Be Nominated?

The Lt. Governor’s Challenge recognizes individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to behavioral health and well-being in Delaware. Nominees must live, work, serve, or operate in Delaware, and the work being recognized must primarily benefit Delaware residents or communities. Self-nominations and nominations submitted by others are both welcome.

Eligible Nominees May Include:

  • Individuals, including youth, advocates, peers, caregivers, professionals, and community leaders

  • Nonprofit, community-based, and faith-based organizations

  • Schools, school districts, colleges, and universities

  • Health care and behavioral health providers, including for-profit providers

  • Recovery organizations and peer-support programs

  • Businesses, employers, and professional organizations

  • Municipalities, coalitions, and community groups

  • State of Delaware agencies, divisions, and other public-sector organizations

Types of Work That Qualify:

  • New or established

  • Local or statewide

  • Formal or informal

  • Individual efforts or organizational initiatives

Areas of Impact:

  • Mental health awareness and stigma

  • Prevention and early intervention

  • Access to treatment and support

  • Substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery

  • Peer and caregiver support

  • Youth or maternal mental health

  • Workforce well-being

  • First responder and veteran mental health

  • Community-based care

  • Behavioral health workforce needs

  • Other efforts that strengthen behavioral health outcomes in Delaware

Important Dates

NominationsClose

Oct 9th

WinnersSelected

Nov 6th

AwardsCeremony

Dec 8th

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