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THE ABLE TRUST SEEKS NOMINATION FOR NEW AWARD HONORING NONPROFIT LEADERS

(November 16, 2005 – Tallahassee, FL)

Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award

Dr. George Louis Spelios was a founding director and past chair of The Able Trust. A true advocate for Florida citizens with disabilities, he touched the lives of many through his passion and commitment to serve people in need. In addition to his leadership and volunteerism for The Able Trust's mission, Dr. Spelios was instrumental in founding Sunrise Community, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

As a tribute to his years of dedication and service to Florida's disability community, The Able Trust has established the Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award in his memory. This award will recognize an Executive Director or President of a Florida 501 (c)(3) disability organization for his or her outstanding leadership and advocacy for Florida citizens with disabilities.

The inaugural recipient of the Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award will be honored at The Able Trust Mojitos at Midnight Gala on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Joyce Spelios will join The Able Trust in presenting this distinguished award in honor of her late husband.

Nominations for the award may be submitted by staff members, board members, community representatives or others affiliated with the nominee and his or her organization. Nominations are due by December 21, 2005.

For a complete copy of the nomination form, click here to download the PDF file.