Clark County is calling for the public's input to highlight standout businesses and individuals for their annual Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards. These recognitions spotlight the vital role that people with developmental disabilities play in fostering a dynamic workforce, while also lauding the leadership within the business sector that supports this inclusion.
Categories at the heart of these awards include recognitions for both Large and Small Employers of people with developmental/intellectual disabilities, an award for an Employee with a disability, and the Dennis Campbell Outstanding Service Award. The latter, with a name dedicated to an individual pushing the envelope for improving the lives of people with disabilities, emphasizes an overarching goal toward betterment and inclusion. With nominations actively sought, candidates fitting these roles have until 5 pm on August 14, 2024, to be presented for consideration.
Moving beyond the standard of recognizing achievements, the David Hanawalt Service Award will be reserved for an employment specialist whose contributions exceed expectations. This person amplifies the success and growth of their clients, not just meeting the contractual obligations but transcending them. According to the details available on Clark County's website, such individuals epitomize the essence of exceptional service.
The culmination of this search for nominees peaks at the 24th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. The event, adorning celebrations with a networking opportunity between 4:00 and 4:30 P.M, will run until 6 pm. Nominations can be submitted online or by emailing Cheri Osterman, the contact person at the heart of this initiative, neatly encapsulating Clark County's commitment to such cause.
To take part in the nomination process or to endorse a deserving party, interested individuals can find the nomination forms and additional information on the Clark County Community Services page. The form is available for download in PDF format for convenience, further engaging the community in this important celebration of diversity and workplace empowerment.
