1. Got Outcomes! 2019 A Project of the National Coalition Institute at
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

2. A Brief History Started 15 years ago this year- in 2004
First winners were:
Boyd and Greenup Champions for a Drug-Free Kentucky, and
Youth Leadership Institute's Marin County Prevention Youth Council
Winning coalitions have been named, “Model Program,” “Single Substance,” “Milestone,” and others.
Starting in Winners have been invited to present on their work in a session at a National Leadership Forum

3. Got Outcomes 2019
Continuing work to align the two part of the NCI

4. The things that are not changing:
The award will take place across two phases
Winners will be invited to present on their work at the National Leadership Forum
Awards will be given at the National Leadership Forum

5. Things that ARE changing:
Working with the National Coalition Academy training- with how anti-drug coalitions do their work- Products to be submitted
And with the new submission materials- new and improved coalition development support
Award levels

6. GOT OUTCOMES! Application
Phase 1 Requirements include submission of:
1. Coalition Products:
Community Assessment
Logic Model
Strategic and Action Plan
Evaluation Plan
Evaluation Communication Plan
Sustainability Plan
2. One Page description of Coalition Outcomes (Short-, Intermediate- and Long-Term)
GOT OUTCOMES! Application

7. GOT OUTCOMES! Application
Phase 2: The Top 25% of Coalitions will be invited to submit:
PPT Presentation “Telling the Coalition Story”
One-page Infographic about the Coalition and its community-level outcomes

8. How do we apply?
Materials required to apply for CADCA’s 2019 GOT OUTCOMES! Awards include coalition products relating to ONE substance, including:

9. Application Community Assessment Substance specific Logic Model
Strategic and Action Plan
Evaluation Plan
Short term: 6-24 months (baseline and 1-2 follow up data points)
Intermediate: 1-4 years (baseline and 2-3 follow up data points)
Long Term: 3-10 years (baseline and 3-4 follow up data points)
Evaluation Communication Plan
Sustainability Plan
Templates and information on how the products are scored can be found on the GOT OUTCOMES Scoring Rubric found on the GOT OUTCOMES website at

10. And how do you do this?
STEP 1: Select ONE youth substance use issue that your coalition has successfully addressed and would like to highlight in this application. While your coalition may have achieved success addressing more than one substance use issue, you will need to come to a consensus about which one to highlight.

11. Steps 2 and 3
STEP 2: STEP 2: Identify the community-level outcomes your coalition has contributed to in the substance use issue identified in Step 1. Will you be highlighting the achievement of Short-term outcomes? Short-term and Intermediate outcomes? Short-term, Intermediate, and Long-term outcomes?
STEP 3: Submit the required coalition products for the substance your coalition has selected – along with the one-page GOT OUTCOMES application form. Applications with missing required content will be disqualified. No additional materials will be reviewed.

12. Submitting your Phase I Application
Your Phase I application must be ed to CADCA no later than 11:59pm (EST) Thursday, August 1, Please send your application documents as attachments in an to with the subject heading “GOT OUTCOMES! Phase I Application”. Upon submission, CADCA will send you a confirmation that your application was received.

13. Support for your Phase I Application
Support for Phase I Applicants: If you have any questions about application requirements, please contact Albert Terrillion or Katrina McCarthy at

14. The Awards
Coalition in Focus Award: Short- term outcomes (changes to local conditions)
Coalition of Excellence Award: Short-term and Intermediate outcomes (changes to root causes)
Coalition of the Year Award: Short- term, Intermediate, and Long-term outcomes (changes to problem statements)

15. Why Participate? Benefits for ALL applicants
In depth feedback provided for each of your coalition’s products
Free coalition development support to discuss enhancements to products
Benefits for Phase II Finalists (top 25% scores)
A formal recognition letter signed by CADCA’s Chairman and CEO, Arthur T. Dean.
Recognition in CADCA’s Coalitions Online Weekly Newsletter.
Opportunity to participate in Ideas Fair Poster Presentation at CADCA’s Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD on February 4-7, 2019.

16. Why Participate? (2) Benefits for Got OUTCOMES! Winners
In depth feedback provided for each of your coalition’s products
Free coalition development support to discuss enhancements to products
Free lodging, travel, and registration for one coalition member to attend CADCA’s 2019 Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD on February 3-6,
A custom award with your coalition’s name and successes engraved on the front.
Recognition in CADCA’s Annual Printed Coalitions newsletter, on CADCA’s GOT OUTCOMES! Program website, and other CADCA communications.
Coalition featured at the CADCA GOT OUTCOMES! Workshop at the National Leadership Forum.
Coalition leaders to be considered for CADCA training/leadership opportunities (e.g., CADCA Advisory boards)
Eligibility to participate in the Graduate Coalition Academy (GCA)

17. GO! Schedule CADCA Announces Got Outcomes! Application
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Phase I Applicant Informational Webinars
(must pre-register before webinar date)
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
30 minute 1:1, in person appointments at Mid-Year Training Institute
Monday, July 14, 2019-Thursday, July 18, 2019
Phase I Applications Due to CADCA
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Phase I applications reviewed by CADCA staff and trainers
Thursday, August 1, 2019 – Monday, September 2, 2019
CADCA Notifies Finalists!!!
Week of September 3, 2019
Phase I Finalists Technical Assistance Provided
September 3, 2019 – September 30, 2019
Phase II Applications Due to CADCA
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Phase II Applications Reviewed by CADCA Team
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Friday, November 1, 2019
Phase II Winners notified
Week of November 4, 2019
Phase II Winners contacted regarding 2019 National Leadership Forum
Friday, November 22, 2019
Phase II Winners present at the 2019 National Leadership Forum Ideas Fair
Monday, February 3 – Thursday, February 6, 2020
Phase II Winners announced at National Leadership Forum Awards Luncheon
Thursday, February 6, 2020

18. Questions?