NABCA Awards
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Award Year
2022-2023
Education Award $10,000
Focus Area Education | Awareness, Regulatory | Enforcement
Alcohol Education Conference
Over the last 20 years, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has run an annual Alcohol Education Conference to showcase renowned experts in alcohol education. At the conference, these experts share their experience and knowledge with professionals, counselors, law enforcement officers, businesses, activists and educators interested in reducing underage drinking and promoting responsible drinking among those of age.
This conference, which is free for all attendees, is made possible through a NABCA award. The goal of the conference is to offer sessions that meet the mission of the Liquor Control Board. These sessions delivered “no-use” and “zero tolerance” messages to those under the age of 21, encouraged responsibility and moderation for any adult age 21 and over who chooses to drink alcoholic beverages, and promoted responsible alcohol service and practices among licensees and those who serve beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania.
Supplemental Award $50,000
Focus Area Capacity Building | Collaboration
Creation of a New Collaborative and Network
Through NABCA funds, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board developed a new strategic network consisting of higher education Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) professionals, law enforcement, and community prevention partners. This network then worked together to develop the infrastructure of a new PA Collaborative, which focuses on reducing excessive alcohol use on college campuses.
The goals of the project are to:
- Increase communications and build relationships between institutions of higher education and the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA).
- Build capacity for a needs assessment utilization.
- Assist in the development of the infrastructure of the PA Collaborative by creating a network of strategically selected individuals and organizations.
- Recruit college administrators to join the PA Collaborative.
By creating a collaborative framework and involving various stakeholders, including collegiate AOD professionals, community coalitions, and college administrators, the project facilitated a comprehensive and coordinated approach to tackle the challenges of alcohol misuse.