The Award
The MMMA will be awarded each year on the anniversary of Matthew’s passing. The successful candidate will be notified by the ADCM program staff. The winner’s name and accomplishment will not be shared with anyone unless the recipient wants the information shared to help others.
Award Amount: $1,000
Candidate Qualities
To qualify for this award, you must be a CLAC member who has completed a drug or alcohol treatment program, is cleared for work, and demonstrates a solid commitment to recovery and helping others who face similar challenges. The winner is expected to use the money for training or to further enhance their recovery efforts.
Award Process
Applicants and Nominations
To apply for the scholarship, please send a letter expressing your interest to adcm@clac.ca. In the letter, please let us know:
- how long you have been substance free,
- the changes that you’ve made in your life as a result of being sober and clean,
- what you do to help others who struggle with addiction, and
- why you think you would be a suitable candidate to receive the scholarship monies.
People familiar with a CLAC member’s sobriety can also nominate that member for the award by sending in a similar letter about the person you are nominating.
Applications can be submitted any time, but the deadline for applications each year is September 30. Email submissions to the Alcohol and Drug Case Management Team at adcm@clac.ca.
Award Process
The successful candidate will be chosen by random draw of all qualified nominees.
Last Year’s Winner
Congratulations to Scottie G!
Scottie is the most recent winner of the Matthew Manual Memorial Award. Read Scottie’s story here.