National Drug and Alcohol Awards
Celebrating Australian achievements to prevent
and reduce alcohol and other drug use and harm
Award categories
Principal Sponsor

AER Foundation

Major Sponsors

Department of Health and Ageing

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Victoria Department of Human Services

Supporter

Victoria Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

ActNow - NSW Government

Collaborating organisations
Ted Noffs Foundation
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
Australian Drug Foundation
Australian National Council on Drugs
Prime MinisterÕs award for excellence and outstanding contribution in drug and alcohol endeavours Excellence in prevention Excellence in treatment Excellence in research Excellence in services for young people Excellence in law enforcement Excellence in alcohol and drug media reporting Excellence in school drug education Honour roll How to enter Media releases Contacts Previous awards
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Excellence in law enforcement

This award recognises a program, policy or resource that makes a significant contribution to law enforcement efforts designed to reduce the harmful impact of alcohol and other drug use. This award includes broad based policing and other criminal justice interventions at any level which demonstrably enhances the capacity of the community and/or the health sector to impact on alcohol and other drug use.

Judging criteria — that the program, policy or resource is:

  • based on a demonstrated need
  • includes an appropriate level of consultation
  • demonstrates a measurable positive impact.

For more information on this award, please contact the National Awards Coordinator.