NFP Honors Achievement In Drug Prevention At National Red Ribbon Awards Dinner

By Amy Goldstein on 02/10/2013 @ 12:33 PM

The National Family Partnership®(NFP) recently hosted their 2nd annual National Red Ribbon Awards Dinner, co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). NFP celebrated the success of the 2012 Red Ribbon Campaign® (October 23-31st) and honored individuals and groups who made a difference in creating a drug free America. The event took place on Feb. 6, 2013 at The Army/Navy Club.

During the awards ceremony, NFP recognized the 10 winners of the 2012 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest and presented Jeb and Columba Bush with the Enrique “Kiki” Camarena National Red Ribbon Leadership Award. Both the South Dakota National Guard and the Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. received the “National Power of Partners Award” for their collaborative efforts in promoting drug awareness.

“The Red Ribbon Campaign® is a fun, powerful and effective way to deliver focused, branded, healthy, anti-drug messages to the public,” says NFP President Peggy Sapp, who also serves as President & CEO of Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership. “The winners of the National Red Ribbon Awards honor DEA Agent Kiki Camarena’s legacy by helping to create a drug free America through the promotion, support and growth of the National Red Ribbon Campaign."

NFP also announced the theme for the 2013 National Red Ribbon Campaign®: “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free™,” created by Aly Falck, a middle school student from Solon, Ohio.

Featured speakers included Peggy Sapp, president of the NFP; R. Gil Kerlikowske, director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP); Michelle Leonhart, administrator of the DEA; and Charles Curie, former administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Other notables in attendance included David Mineta, deputy director of Demand Reduction, ONDCP; Dr. Westley Clark, director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment;Dr. Nora Volkow, director, National Institute of Drug Abuse; Jan Withers, president, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Ann McGeehan, executive director, National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA).

Two Weeks Left To Create The 2013 Red Ribbon Theme

Posted on 11/26/2012 @ 12:00 PM

Will your bright idea be celebrated across the country during the 2013 Red Ribbon Week?

There's two weeks left to send us your ideas for the 2013 Red Ribbon Theme Contest today.

• Entries must be received by (DEADLINE EXTENDED) December 10th, 2012 at 11:59PM (EST), via email to redribbon@nfp.org or via mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145. Please include your name, school, telephone number and email address. Winners will be announced on February 15, 2013.
• All entries become property of the National Family Partnership. Note: NFP reserves the right to select the theme or design from one submission and match it with another submitted theme or design. In that case, there will be two contest winners. Helpful Hints•Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in schools across America, where banners and signs are hung from marquees and fences. Whatever the theme or design you create should fit well within that context.
• Themes should be brief and as catchy as possible. This year's theme is "The Best Me Is Drug Free." Previous themes include "It's Up To Me To Be Drug Free," “I Am Drug Free: Choices = Consequences,” “100% Me Drug Free,” “Look At Me I’m Drug Free” and “Drug Free Is The Key."
• While the red ribbon should be prominently featured in the design, don’t be afraid to use other colors, as well
• Entries should include a Red Ribbon in the design. The actual ribbon should be a double looped ribbon, as opposed to a single loop. (please refer to Red Ribbon Campaign logo here)

Enter The 2012 Red Ribbon Contest

By Amy Goldstein on 10/03/2012 @ 11:04 AM

Families: Enter To Win $1,000 For Your School & An IPad For The Home

The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces the national contest for its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week®, Oct. 23-31. Here’s how to enter to win $1,000 for your K-12 school and an iPad for the home:

1. Students bring the Red Ribbon Week® message home by working alongside parents to decorate their front door, mailbox, fence, etc. with this year’s theme “The Best Me Is Drug Free™.”
2. Take a photo with the family and your Red Ribbon Week® decoration, then upload to www.redribbon.org/contest or www.facebook.com/RedRibbonWeek by Nov. 2 (must be 18+ to upload your photos).
3. The voting begins! Ask your family and friends to vote for your entry at www.redribbon.org/vote Nov. 2-16. Ten lucky winners from regions across the U.S. will win. Winners will be announced at events at their winning schools in December.

“Students will once again take Red Ribbon Week’s® message of prevention home to their neighborhoods with this national contest,” said the NFP’s Volunteer President Peggy Sapp. “By decorating their homes together with this year’s Red Ribbon theme, families carry the message to their communities.” The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide.

The DEA is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest. "DEA is excited to partner with the National Family Partnership® on this contest that empowers communities to come together to talk about the drug problem,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Red Ribbon Week® is also when we honor DEA Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena, who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe.”

Adds the NFP’s Peggy Sapp: “Take the Red Ribbon Week® pledge across America to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug free.” Visit www.redribbon.org/contest for contest information.

Check Out This Video About The Contest

About the NFP and Red Ribbon Week® The NFP was established in 1980, and is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy. Its mission is to lead our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug-free youth. Red Ribbon Week® is the nation’s largest and oldest drug prevention campaign, reaching 80 million people. NFP created the campaign in response to the 1985 abduction and murder of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.

Red Ribbon Week 2012 Launches 2nd Annual Photo Contest: "The Best Me Is Drug Free"

By Amy Goldstein on 09/13/2012 @ 11:04 AM

Students (K-12) Can Win $1,000 for Their Schools and an iPad 2 for themselves

The National Family Partnership (NFP) announced the new contest for the 2012 Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31: “The Best Me Is Drug Free.”  The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide.  “As schools across America celebrate Red Ribbon Week this year, students will take the message home,” said Peggy Sapp, NFP’s volunteer president.  “By entering the contest and decorating their homes together, families carry the message to their communities.”

Students (K-12) can enter by decorating their homes together with their parents - mailboxes, front doors or fences. Parents (18 or older) can upload photos to www.redribbon.org/contest starting October 1st. Then friends and family can vote for their entry, November 2-16. The entries with most votes will win. Learn more about the contest here.

Check Out This Video About The Contest

Plant The Promise

Posted on 08/16/2012 @ 05:18 PM

Looking for a year-round prevention activity this Red Ribbon Week?

Plant the Promise is a wonderful way to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Students plant plant red flower bulbs during Red Ribbon Week, which bloom in the Spring and serve as a reminder of the importance and the beauty of a drug free life. Additionally, it provides a chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, take a break from daily stress and see the rewards of something beautiful you’ve nurtured. Although 2002 Red Ribbon Week has a new theme, the tulips will be an ongoing part of the Red Ribbon celebration.

Visit this link to get everything you need for Plant The Promise.

Create The 2013 Red Ribbon Theme

Posted on 08/13/2012 @ 05:18 PM

Will your bright idea be celebrated across the country during the 2013 Red Ribbon Week?

Send us your ideas for the 2013 Red Ribbon Theme Contest today

• Entries must be received by (DEADLINE EXTENDED) December 10th, 2012 at 11:59PM (EST), via email to redribbon@nfp.org or via mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145. Please include your name, school, telephone number and email address. Winners will be announced on February 15, 2013.
• All entries become property of the National Family Partnership. Note: NFP reserves the right to select the theme or design from one submission and match it with another submitted theme or design. In that case, there will be two contest winners. Helpful Hints•Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in schools across America, where banners and signs are hung from marquees and fences. Whatever the theme or design you create should fit well within that context.
• Themes should be brief and as catchy as possible. This year's theme is "The Best Me Is Drug Free." Previous themes include "It's Up To Me To Be Drug Free," “I Am Drug Free: Choices = Consequences,” “100% Me Drug Free,” “Look At Me I’m Drug Free” and “Drug Free Is The Key."
• While the red ribbon should be prominently featured in the design, don’t be afraid to use other colors, as well
• Entries should include a Red Ribbon in the design. The actual ribbon should be a double looped ribbon, as opposed to a single loop. (please refer to Red Ribbon Campaign logo here)

Download The 2012 Red Ribbon Planning Guide

Posted on 08/13/2012 @ 05:18 PM

Want To Plan A Fabulous Red Ribbon Week?

The Red Ribbon Planning Guide is just what you need to get started. Click here to download it or below to view it.

Ideas For How To Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

By Amy Goldstein on 07/18/2012 @ 03:34 PM

How Are You Celebrating Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner. How are you celebrating it? Check out our activities pages for suggestions! Whether you are a parent, educator, student, law enforcement officer, faith based leader, government representative, media leader or a member of the medical community, we have something for you!

We Want To Hear From You!

Share your Red Ribbon Ideas by commenting below and we will add our favorites to the lists!

Create The 2012 Red Ribbon Theme

Posted on 11/10/2011 @ 04:18 PM

Will your bright idea be celebrated across the country during the 2012 Red Ribbon Week?

Send us your ideas for the 2012 Red Ribbon Theme Contest today

• Entries must be received by December 1st, 2011, via email to info@nfp.org or via mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145. Please include your name, school, telephone number and email address. Winners will be announced on February 15, 2012.
• All entries become property of the National Family Partnership. Note: NFP reserves the right to select the theme or design from one submission and match it with another submitted theme or design. In that case, there will be two contest winners. Helpful Hints•Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in schools across America, where banners and signs are hung from marquees and fences. Whatever the theme or design you create should fit well within that context.
• Themes should be brief and as catchy as possible. This year's theme is "It's Up To Me To Be Drug Free." Last year’s theme was “I Am Drug Free: Choices = Consequences.” Other recent theme slogans include “100% Me Drug Free,” “Look At Me I’m Drug Free” and “Drug Free Is The Key."
• While the red ribbon should be prominently featured in the design, don’t be afraid to use other colors, as well
• Entries should include a Red Ribbon in the design. The actual ribbon should be a double looped ribbon, as opposed to a single loop. (please refer to Red Ribbon Campaign logo here)

Red Ribbon Social Media Tools

By Simone Brown Knight on 10/18/2011 @ 03:34 PM

Virtual Red Ribbon Campaign Tools

Participating in Red Ribbon Week just got even easier! We encourage you to participate to help us spread the message across America. All you have to do to participate is tweet or post on Facebook with any or all of the suggested language below to spread the word about Red Ribbon Week: See the examples below, copy the language you want to use on your blog or social networking site and start spreading the message!

Sample Facebook Posts

• It’s Up To Me To Be Drug Free – and that’s why I am celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31).
• It’s Red Ribbon Week and I am taking a stand against drugs. Join me. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge
• Today, I’m honoring Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent who died while fighting substance abuse. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week 2011. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge
• Today, I'm joining teens, parents, teachers, and other citizens across America in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation.
• Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Our children have the right to grow up drug free – and we have the responsibility to make that happen. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge
• I’m entering the Red Ribbon Photo Contest to win an iPad2 and $1,000 for my school. You can enter too at www.redribbon.org/enter
• I’m a teacher who believes in a drug free future for my students. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31)
• I’m a parent who believes in a drug free future for my children. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31).

Sample Tweets

• It’s Up To Me To Be Drug Free – and that’s why I am celebrating #RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
• It’s Red Ribbon Week and I am taking a stand against drugs. Join me. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge. #RedRibbonWeek
• Today, I’m honoring Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent who died while fighting substance abuse. Join me. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge . #RedRibbonWeek
• Today, I'm joining teens, parents, teachers, and other citizens across America in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. #RedRibbonWeek
• Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Our children have the right to grow up drug free – and we have the responsibility to make that happen.
• Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge. #RedRibbonWeek
• I’m entering the Red Ribbon Photo Contest to win an iPad2 and $1,000 for my school. You can enter too at www.redribbon.org/enter. #RedRibbonWeek
• I’m a teacher who believes in a drug free future for my students. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31). #redribbonweek
• I’m a parent who believes in a drug free future for my children. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31). #redribbonweek

Red Ribbon Week 2011 Launches New Contest: "It's Up To Me To Be Drug Free"

By Simone Brown Knight on 09/29/2011 @ 03:34 PM

Students (K-12) Can Win $1,000 for Their Schools and an iPad 2 for themselves

The National Family Partnership (NFP) announced the new contest for its 26th annual Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31: “It’s Up to Me to Be Drug Free.”  The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide.  “As schools across America celebrate Red Ribbon Week this year, students will take the message home,” said Peggy Sapp, NFP’s volunteer president.  “By entering the contest and decorating their homes together, families carry the message to their communities.”

Students (K-12) can enter by decorating their homes together with their parents - mailboxes, front doors or fences. Parents (18 or older) can upload photos to www.redribbon.org or www.facebook.com/RedRibbonWeek , then friends and family can vote for their entry, November 1-15. The entries with most votes will win.

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest. “SAMHSA is honored to have been part of this effort for many years, and we hope together we will continue to help prevent substance abuse within our families, schools and communities,” said Frances Harding, SAMHSA’s Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.”

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has also supported the campaign since its very beginnings: “Wear the Red Ribbon to show you care about having a healthy body and a clear mind free of drugs,” said Michele M. Leonhart, DEA Administrator.  “Take the pledge, because it’s up to you and me to be drug free!”

Red Ribbon Week Facebook Page Launched

By Simone Brown Knight on 09/28/2011 @ 03:34 PM

In addition to our brand new website: www.redribbon.org , NFP has also launched www.facebook.com/redribbonweek , providing valuable tools for families, and showcasing schools, organizations and individuals supporting Red Ribbon Week.

Participants in this year's Red Ribbon Contest can enter online on this website or on our facebook page www.facebook.com/redribbonweek . Students (K-12) can enter by decorating their homes together with their parents - mailboxes, front doors or fences - with this year's theme: "It's Up To Me To Be Drug Free". Parents (18 or older) can upload photos to www.redribbon.org or www.facebook.com/RedRibbonWeek , then friends and family can vote for their entry, November 1-15. The entries with most votes will win.