DD Awareness Month Award Nominations

 
 

Please use this form to submit a nomination for the 2024 Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities Awards. It is important that you provide us with as much information as possible about the nominee so we can have all the information to select the most deserving for this year's awards.

Nominations must be submitted no later than 8:00 AM on February 14, 2024. The winners will be announced at our DD Month Luncheon and on our Social Media platforms throughout the month of March.

Award Categories:

Individual Spotlight Award- This award recognizes an individual with a developmental disability who has overcome adversity to achieve or go beyond their goal/expectation. The individual who receives this award demonstrates a drive to be better, a desire to be more independent and wants to make a difference in their life and the lives of others.

Community Partner Award- This award recognizes an individual, family member, staff person, volunteer or organization that has worked diligently to create partnerships and alliances within Knox County. This person(s)/organization helps with creating an inclusive culture and environment for everyone to live, work and grow.

Dedication Award- This award recognizes a person, direct care staff, or group of people who are extraordinary in giving their time (paid or unpaid) to help others who have a developmental disability. They are selfless leaders and are always working towards promoting independence and making positive changes. The recipient(s) of this award will showcase a passion for making advances in individual’s lives.

Employer Award- This award recognizes a community employer who employs an individual(s) with a developmental disability. This employer always goes above and beyond the expectation to help the employee not only be successful in the workplace, but thrive. The culture at this place of employment is open, inclusive and creative.

Local Hero Award- This award recognizes someone from the community whose basic nature is to give without expecting anything in return. This person is a visionary; they promote healthy ideas, offer support and guidance to create improvements in the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

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