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AWARDS PROGRAM

The function of the awards program is to promote awareness and the outstanding efforts of  individuals and organizations that improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in St. Mary’s County.

Six awards will be issued annually, in October in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

The deadline is September 1st each calendar year for submission of  candidates. Any person, business or  organization within St. Mary’s County is eligible and may be submitted by any party.  In the event no candidate is nominated, an award will not be issued.  Winners of an award may be resubmitted in successive years  consideration of an award. The awards will be presented, which may consist of a certificate and proclamation at a regular Tuesday meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Please send award nominations to:
Commission for Persons with Disabilities

c/o Cynthia Brown

23115 Leonard Hall Drive

P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Download Application Form in PDF format by Clicking Here

 

AWARD CATEGORIES    

Volunteer

Candidate should demonstrate exceptional efforts on the behalf of the disabled community through volunteering time and energy.

 

Notable Employer

Candidate should demonstrate exceptional effort in advancing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.

 

Facility Accessibility  

Candidate should exhibit barrier-free optimum accessibility for persons with disabilities.

 

Innovative Program

Candidate should exhibit innovative plan and its execution for inclusion of persons with disabilities in an area of community life.

 

Outstanding Person with Disability  Award
 
Candidate must be a person with a disability that enjoys all aspects of life and participates in advancement of barrier free access for all. 

Outstanding Individual Achievements Awards
 
Candidate must exhibit exceptional   effort in the promotion of independence for persons with disabilities.