SSBHC Poster Awards

Elevating innovation, impact, and excellence in School Behavioral and Mental Health, our Poster Presentation Awards serve as a beacon of recognition and celebration. With categories including Best Student-Led Poster, Best School-Led Poster, Best Overall Poster, and Best Poster Presenter(s), we honor these exceptional contributions to the field. These awards spotlight the dedication, creativity, and effectiveness of individuals, teams, and institutions who are actively shaping the future and current reality of School Behavioral Health. Winners receive more than just accolades; their posters are prominently displayed, certificates proudly presented, and accomplishments shared through our vibrant SSBHC social media channels, enriching our collective knowledge and inspiration.

At the Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference, we take great pride in the rigorous and fair judging process for our poster presentations. We have assembled a distinguished panel of National Leaders and Experts in School Behavioral Health from the SSBHC who will serve as our esteemed judges.

Expertise: Our judging panel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the evaluation of each poster presentation. Their expertise spans a wide range of topics in School Behavioral Health, ensuring that the assessments are thorough and comprehensive.

Scoring Sheets: To assess the applicability of each poster for the various awards – including Best Student-Led Poster, Best School-Led Poster, Best Overall Poster, and Best Poster Presenter(s) – our judges utilize carefully designed scoring sheets. These sheets encompass key criteria and categories specific to each award, ensuring a fair and balanced evaluation process.

Objective Evaluation: Our judges follow a systematic and objective evaluation process, examining factors such as innovation, clarity, impact, comprehensiveness, and presentation skills. This methodical approach ensures that the most deserving posters are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of School Behavioral and Mental Health.

Transparency: We maintain transparency throughout the judging process, ensuring that the standards for each award are clearly defined. All judges adhere to the same criteria, creating a level playing field for all poster presenters.

The judging process is not just about competition; it’s also an opportunity to celebrate excellence. Our judges are dedicated to identifying and honoring the most innovative and impactful contributions to School Behavioral and Mental Health.

*We extend our deepest gratitude to our panel of judges for their commitment to promoting excellence in School Behavioral and Mental Health. Their collective wisdom and discernment ensure that the awards we present represent the very best in the field.

Best Student-Led Poster

Description: The Best Student-Led Poster Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of students (Undergraduate and Graduate) who have taken the lead in creating a poster presentation that contributes significantly to the field of School Behavioral and Mental Health.

Guidance:

Student-Led: The poster should primarily reflect the work, ideas, and contributions of students.
Innovation: The poster should showcase innovative ideas, research, or practices related to School Behavioral and Mental Health.
Clarity and Impact: The poster should effectively communicate its message, engaging and educating the audience.
Student Involvement: Students involved in the project should be prepared to explain their work during the poster session.

Best School-Led Poster

Description: The Best School-Led Poster award recognizes schools or school districts that have created a poster presentation illustrating their efforts and initiatives in the field of School Behavioral and Mental Health.

Guidance:

School-Led: The poster should primarily represent the work, practices, and innovations led by a school or district.
Effective Practices: The poster should highlight effective strategies, programs, or initiatives implemented at the school or district level.
Impact on Students: The poster should demonstrate the positive impact of these practices on students and their mental health and well-being.
Representative Speaker: A representative from the school or district should be present to explain the poster’s content during the poster session.

Best Overall Poster

Description: The Best Overall Poster award is presented to the poster that stands out as the most comprehensive, impactful, and effectively presented at the conference.

Guidance:

Comprehensiveness: The poster should encompass a wide range of content, effectively covering various aspects of School Behavioral and Mental Health, including innovative strategies, research findings, practical applications, and their integration into educational settings.
Impact: The poster should illustrate significant and positive outcomes in the field. This should include clear evidence of how the presented work has contributed to improved student well-being, mental health outcomes, or educational practices.
Clarity and Presentation: The poster should be visually engaging, well-organized, and clearly convey its message. Text, images, and data should be presented in an easily understandable and aesthetically appealing manner.
Presenter Availability: The presenters should not only excel in the creation of the poster but also be readily available to discuss the poster and answer questions during the poster session. They should be able to provide in-depth insights, share practical experiences, and engage attendees in meaningful conversations.
Alignment with Conference Themes: The poster should align with the central themes of the conference, showcasing how the presented work addresses current challenges and trends in School Behavioral and Mental Health and offers valuable insights to the audience.
Innovative Solutions: The poster should present innovative solutions and approaches that can inspire and inform best practices in the field. These solutions should demonstrate a forward-looking perspective and potential for replication or adaptation in various educational settings.

Best Poster Presenter(s)

Description: The Best Poster Presenter(s) award recognizes the individuals or team members who excel in presenting their poster, effectively engaging the audience and conveying the significance of their work.

Guidance:

Presentation Skills: The presenter(s) should excel in presenting their poster, explaining its content, and engaging with the audience.
Content Mastery: The presenter(s) should have a deep understanding of the poster’s content and be able to answer questions with expertise.
Communication: The presenter(s) should effectively convey the importance and impact of their work.
Engagement: The presenter(s) should actively engage with attendees and create an interactive and informative poster session.

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