The achievements and outstanding contributions of people living with a disability in Greater Geelong have been celebrated in the 2020 Geelong Awards for People with a Disability.
The awards celebrate people living with a disability in Greater Geelong who are doing outstanding work in advocacy, leadership and empowering others and in their contributions to volunteering, at work or in the community.
This year’s award winners have been announced, celebrating Greater Geelong residents across the four award categories of employment, achievement, leadership and advocacy, and volunteering.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations will take place online with a video of each winner shared on the City’s social media from Monday 23 November to Thursday 3 December.
Councillor Anthony Aitken said the awards play an important role in promoting inclusion in the region while celebrating extraordinary achievements in our community.
“Amidst an extremely challenging year, it’s important we all take the time to shine a light on the achievements of those in our community making a difference,” he said.
“We congratulate all of the award recipients and nominees for their extraordinary contributions and efforts in advocating for an inclusive community for all.”
genU CEO Clare Amies said the awards helped build inclusive communities.
“At genU, our vision is to build inclusive communities and we were incredibly proud to again be part of these awards,” she said.
“It’s so exciting to highlight these amazing efforts, and to build more understanding, awareness and diversity within the community.”
The awards are a partnership with genU, supported by the Barwon Disability Resource Council, Leisure Networks and the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability (VALiD).
The 2020 Geelong Awards for People with a Disability forms part of the City’s celebrations in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on Thursday 3 December.
For the full program of free events celebrating inclusion in Greater Geelong, which runs from 23 November to 3 December, visit Inclusion Week website.
