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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2007 Ability Awards

The Able Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Ability Awards. These awards annually recognize exceptional individuals and organizations from across the state for their contribution to the employment and advocacy of Florida citizens with disabilities. Award recipients will be recognized for going beyond satisfying ADA laws and making a genuine effort to support the employment of people with disabilities. Award winners will be recognized at Ability Awards ceremony. More information on this event will be available soon.

The Ability Awards include the following awards:

• The Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award, which recognizes the outstanding leadership and advocacy efforts of an executive director or president of a Florida nonprofit disability organization;
• The Youth Leader Award, which recognizes a young adult with a disability who has demonstrated leadership, advocacy and community service. This award winner receives a $200 savings bond;
• The Able Trust Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur, which honors a business owner with a disability for his or her leadership and contribution to the community;
• The Beverly Chapman Award for Outstanding Employment Placement Program, which seeks to recognize nonprofit organizations with excellent job placement programs. The award recipient receives a $500 donation;
• The Employer of the Year Award, which recognizes small, medium and large businesses for their hiring practices and accommodation efforts that go above and beyond ADA laws;
• The Media Representative Award, which honors a member of the media who reinforces the value of people with disabilities through his or her reporting practices.

Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2007 to The Able Trust headquarters in Tallahassee.

Download nomination packet [PDF]