Do You Know Someone Who Makes a Positive Impact in the Lives of People with Disabilities?

From Hillsborough County Government Online:

The Hillsborough County Alliance for Citizens with Disabilities is seeking nominations for the annual Disability Advocacy Awards, which honor local individuals and organizations that have contributed to improving the lives of people living with disabilities in Hillsborough County.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 25. The award winners will be recognized at the Disability Expo and Public Forum on Wednesday, July 25, at County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
The awards include:

• Outstanding Community Service Award, which recognizes an individual, group or organization for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the community through courageous advocacy, education and diligent persistence in pursuing goals that improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities.
• Outstanding Accessible Places for People Award, which honors an individual, organization or place in Hillsborough County, for developing innovative ideas that improve life and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
• Outstanding Youth/Young Adult Service Award, which pays tribute to a young person or youth group who volunteers their time to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

For a nomination form, log onto the County's Website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/liaisons/ada and click on the nomination form; or contact Sheryl Brown, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, at 813-251-2407.

Mail the completed nomination forms to Sheryl Brown, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, 1106 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606. Completed forms can also be faxed to 813-254-4305.