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NOMINATIONS OF OUTSTANDING NORTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WANTED FOR HEFNER AWARD; APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 30
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities seeks to
recognize outstanding advocacy with 2011 award
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking nominations for its Hefner Award, an honor presented to an outstanding state resident who exemplifies achievement in promoting a great quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nominations for the NCCDD award will be accepted through Friday, September 30.
Named for Jack B. Hefner, who served the Council for 22 years until his death in 1994, the Hefner Award is the highest recognition given by the NCCDD to those who work to better the life experiences of people with developmental disabilities. “The commitment of ‘Big Jack’ to do whatever it took to enhance the lives of North Carolinians with disabilities inspired a generation of passionate advocates to strive for full inclusion,” said Holly Riddle, the Council’s executive director. “This award is dedicated to keeping his legacy alive and honoring the families and self-advocates who've followed in his footsteps.”
To suggest a candidate for the 2011 Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award, please fill out a nomination form in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. pdf | doc
The 2011 Hefner Award presentation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, at the North Raleigh Hilton.
Nomination forms and more information can be obtained by going to the Council website at www.nccdd.org or by contacting Melissa Swartz at the Council office at 919-850-2901. Completed forms need to be mailed to the NCCDD office at 3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27604 and postmarked by September 30 or faxed to (919) 420-7917 by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 30.
The 40-member North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities was established in 1973 and seeks to support effective, innovative initiatives that improve the lives and promote community inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Council awards grants to grass roots advocacy groups, government agencies, disability nonprofits and other community organizations.
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