Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination

The 39th Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast begins at 8:00am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Dynasty Banquet Hall (4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN)

The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners.

The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly honored if you would nominate someone you think deserves recognition from one of the following categories:
Business Award - The business award is given to a company or public entity that gives strong support through their hiring practice of individuals regardless of their disability.
Individual Adult Volunteer Award - An individual who gives of his/her time and service and act on his/her own free will to aid those individuals with disabilities.
Individual Adult Award - An individual, who makes a positive impact or contribution to the disabled community in the City of Hammond, or recognition of an outstanding program geared toward adults with a disability.
Youth Volunteer Award - A young individual who gives of his/her time and service to assist individuals with disabilities.
Youth Award - A young individual who has conquered their disability to work in the community to make an outstanding contribution in the City of Hammond, or recognition of an outstanding program geared toward youth with a disability.
Caregiver Award - An individual who demonstrates outstanding compassion and abilities in one-on-one caregiving for a friend or family member living with a disability. They frequently make great personal sacrifices to provide care for their loved ones, sometimes to the detriment of their own health and well-being.
Charles Nagy Jr. Award - In recognition of spirit and determination in overcoming obstacles to lead a productive life in service to the community.
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Distinguished Honorary Award - In memory of former Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Members Phil Venecz, Stella Guzman, Kay Pucalik, Bill Cox, and Jim Wolfe. An individual or group that goes above and beyond making a positive impact and demonstrated outstanding service to their community.
Please be advised that no one can nominate himself or herself.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 21, 2025.

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