NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR 2010 HEFNER AWARD HONORING LEADING ADVOCATES
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
seeks to recognize outstanding leadership
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking nominations for its Hefner Award, an honor presented annually to an outstanding North Carolinian who exemplified leadership and achievement in promoting a great quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nominations for the award will be accepted until Tuesday, June 1 and the award presentation will on Thursday, August 12, at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel.
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.”
Nomination forms and more information can be obtained by going to the Council Web site at www.nccdd.org or by contacting Melissa Swartz at the Council office at 919-850-2901. Completed forms need to be faxed to (919) 420-7917, e-mailed or postmarked and mailed to the NCCDD office at 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27607, by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1.
The 34-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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