Raleigh, NC (July 1, 2025) â The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is accepting nominations for its 2025 Advocacy and Leadership Awards. These annual awards honor individuals and organizations who are leading efforts to change attitudes, expand choices, and build a more inclusive North Carolina for people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Nominations are open until July 31, 2025, and individuals are encouraged to recommend someone or themselves for one of the following categories:
NC Leadership Achievement Award â Recognizes an outstanding North Carolina self-advocate whose efforts have significantly improved the quality of life for people with I/DD.
Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award â Celebrates the vision and accomplishments of North Carolinaâs families and individuals with I/DD.
Helen C. "Holly" Riddle Distinguished Service Award â Honors professionals who have demonstrated exceptional service and impact in support of people with I/DD and their families.
Award recipients will be recognized at the Advocacy and Leadership Awards Ceremony during the NCCDDâs November Council Meeting in Cary, NC.
Nomination forms are available online in both English and Spanish. For details about the awards visit: https://nccdd.org/get-involved/advocacy-leadership-awards
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About the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) works to assure that people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families participate in the design of, and have access to needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity and inclusion in all areas of community life. Through its Five-Year Plan, the Council identifies and funds innovative projects and initiatives that promote the goals of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) for all North Carolinians. www.nccdd.org