vaACCSES Professional Awards 2008

Submission Deadline : Friday, August 15, 2008

Recognizing Excellence in Service to People with Disabilities

vaACCSES is pleased to announce its annual awards to recognize staff, Community Partners and Employers for their professional efforts and dedication to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. There are three types of awards to be given:

 Staff of Member Agencies:  Three individuals statewide will be recognized for their dedication, innovation, flexibility, leadership and collaboration in the service of persons with disabilities.  ANY staff member (except the Corporate CEO/Executive Director) may be nominated.  Staff can represent those who directly serve persons with disabilities or may represent staff that serve behind the scenes in Human Resources, Finance, Operations or other parts of the Employment Service Organization.

Community Partner:  One individual or organization will be recognized.  Criteria for this award includes fostering community inclusion of individuals living with disabilities, providing service to individuals with disabilities that has provided a benefit beyond the reason for the service or providing significant contributions to the lives of persons with disabilities in conjunction with one of the member agencies.

Employer:  One or more  Business, Corporation or Governmental Employer will be recognized for their dedication to providing employment opportunities to individuals with a disability.  The nominee must be currently providing employment either directly or via contract to at least one individual with a disability or be a current customer of an ESO’s facility based work program. Depending on the nominations received, subcategories may be developed in order to recognize the maximum number of employers

vaACCSES Award Application 2008.pdf