Do you know someone who strives to create an environment of inclusion? Maybe he or she a teacher pushing for more inclusive classrooms, a business owner who prioritizes diversity when hiring. No matter who they are, any Calgary resident can be nominated for an Inclusion Award!
Since 1996, the DDRC has been recognizing individuals for the contributions they make to create a more inclusive city. The awards are presented at a gala event in September, where the contributions of these outstanding Calgarians are celebrated. With so many people deserving of this recognition, chances are good that someone in your life would be a perfect candidate for nomination!
Nominations are being accepted from now until July 15th for any one of our 14 categories*:
- Community: Inclusive Education Award
- Community: Inclusive Employer Award
- Community: Inclusive Community Award
- Community: Corporate Spirit Award
- Community: Volunteer Spirit Award
- Community: Good Neighbour Award
- Community: Special Achievement Award
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Award of Excellence — Arts and Culture
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Award of Excellence –Career and Community
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Outstanding Self-Advocate Award
- DDRC Employee: Leadership Award
- DDRC Employee:Team Spirit Award
- DDRC Employee:Agency Spirit Award
- DDRC Employee:everyone belongs™ Award
*additional information on each category can be found on the nomination forms.
To view a list of all previous winners, click here.
Nomination forms are available here.
The nomination form is quick and easy, and can be submitted via e-mail or sent to the main office:
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
ATTN: Caitlin Brown
4631 Richardson Way SW
Calgary, AB
T3E 3R9
Check out some of the photos from last year’s event!
