Nominations are now open for the Geelong Awards for Persons with Disabilities 2020, which celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of people living with a disability across four categories.
Community members and organisations are invited to nominate individuals with a disability who are doing outstanding work in advocacy, leadership and empowering others and in their contributions to volunteering, at work or in the community.
Nominations can be made in the following categories:
- Employment Award: Recognises someone who has achieved success or made a substantial contribution to empowering and developing others in the workplace or the community;
- Achievement Award: Recognises someone who has achieved a significant milestone or success in any area;
- Leadership and Advocacy Award: Recognises someone who has led or advocated for others to achieve a considerable outcome or advancement; and
- Volunteering Award: Recognises someone who has demonstrated exceptional commitment or made a substantial contribution towards empowering and developing others in a voluntary capacity.
The awards are a partnership between the City of Greater Geelong and genU, supported by the Barwon Disability Resource Council, Leisure Networks and the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability (VALiD).
The winner of each category will be announced online during Inclusion Week (21 – 29 November 2020).
