Press release from NC Council on Developmental Disabilities:
Only two weeks left to submit your nominations for NCCDD’s Advocacy and Leadership Awards! The awards honor individuals who passionately work to build a better North Carolina for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The awards include:
- Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award, recognizing an outstanding NC advocate and/or volunteer on behalf of people with I/DD
- Helen C. “Holly” Riddle Distinguished Service Award, honoring professionals who work to break barriers and improve outcomes for people with I/DD
- The North Carolina Leadership Achievement Award, recognizing an outstanding North Carolina self-advocate whose work has improved the quality of life for people with I/DD.
Learn more and submit your nominations by August 1st at nccdd.org/the-council/advocacy-and-leadership-awards.html.
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