Candidates for the Lone Star Award should possess demonstrable success as an advocate, leader, organizer or innovator.  Their endeavors may reach into public policy and government, science and research, public awareness and education, financial support or fundraising, organizational development or adoption of best practices.  There are no requirements regarding the nature of the nominee’s contribution, only that the contribution reflects effective and sustained leadership and a steadfast commitment to advancing the continuum of substance use disorder services locally or statewide.