Nominations for the inaugural National
Disability Awards, coinciding with the International Day of People with
Disability, are now open.
The
awards will recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements
made by people with a disability to the community, and by individuals to the
disability sector.
There
are five award categories:
- Community Contribution Award: A person with a disability who has made a significant contribution to the community.
- Young Community Contribution Award: For a 12 to 25-year-old with a disability who has made a significant contribution to the community.
- Inclusion Award: A person who has significantly contributed to improving the lives of people with disability.
- Go Getter Award: A 12 to 25-year-old who has significantly contributed to improving the lives of people with disability.
- Personal Achievement Award: A person with a disability or the carer of a person with a disability who has overcome adversity to achieve personal goals.
People are encouraged to nominate themselves or
someone they know for the award. Achievements at all levels, whether it be
local, regional, state or national, will be considered and
recognised.
Nominations close on Friday 20 July and
the awards will be presented at an awards ceremony in Canberra on Monday 3
December, International Day of People with Disability
(IDPWD).
For
more information, visit the IDPWD
website, or call 1800 677
427.
