AADD | Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities

Heart of Gold Nomination Form

You're sure to be surprised, uplifted, and recharged at AADD's annual Heart of Gold Banquet in May (date to be announced soon).

First, however, we need to hear from you, with your nominations!

Please tell us about shining examples of people who are key to building communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for people and families living with developmental disabilities. Use this online form to submit your nominations by March 19, 2008.

All nominations must be received by March 19, 2008.

2008 AADD ANNUAL AWARD CATEGORIES

AADD seeks to acknowledge and honor persons whose achievements, related to developmental disabilities, are consistent with the AADD mission and its positions, and merit special recognition.
AADD awards recognize outstanding service by, and on behalf of, Georgians with developmental disabilities.
Selection of awardees is made by AADD’s Awards Committee, acting on behalf of the AADD Board of Directors. Selections are based on nominations received.
The following are the awards and criteria for which nominations are invited:

TOM GRAF AWARD - recognizes an individual whose efforts, in a professional capacity, or in an advocacy role, represent an outstanding achievement or contribution, which has benefited people with developmental disabilities. Nominees may include any individual who provides services on a professional basis to or for people living with developmental disabilities. Achievement must be well above and beyond what would reasonably be expected for a person in the nominee’s position.

TOMMY NOBIS AWARD - recognizes an individual whose efforts, as a volunteer for AADD, represent an outstanding achievement for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities. (It is expected that this award will NOT normally be presented to an individual whose efforts have been made primarily in the context of volunteer services with another organization that rightly might be expected to recognize them.)
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HOMAS J. ASHER HEALTH & WELLNESS AWARD – recognizes an individual or group whose body of work has advanced health and wellness, with a focus on prevention of developmental disabilities, or the positive impact upon people with developmental disabilities.

JOCELYN DORSEY COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AWARD – recognizes an individual, group, or organization whose dedicated efforts have resulted in significant, outstanding support and resources to further the achievement of the AADD mission.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD –recognizes an employer who has shown confidence in people with developmental disabilities by employing them in gainful positions, in an individualized integrated environment, and demonstrating a sincere interest in their success.
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - recognizes an individual who is living with a developmental disability, whose personal achievements are extraordinary and effectively set a high standard that would well be emulated. They may include achievements in parenting, personal development or accomplishment, community involvement, independent living, or comparable areas.
THE KEYSTONE AWARD *NEW AWARD* – recognizes an AADD employee who consistently exceeds the expectations of his/her position in support of the agency’s mission. The employee must have been employed by AADD for at least one year.
BOBBY ROWAN ADVOCACY AWARD – recognizes an elected official whose advocacy efforts have resulted in significant demonstrable benefits for Georgians living with developmental disabilities, and have been outstanding in nature.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD – recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the required duties of a classroom teacher in a public or private school, or an instructor who has helped people with developmental disabilities to live with greater independence (example: a vocational training instructor).
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD –recognizes an individual with a developmental disability who has displayed outstanding effort and growth in his or her employment situation.

ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED.
NOMINATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED IF FIELDS ARE LEFT BLANK

If you would prefer you can download a form and fax it to AADD at 404-881-0094, Attn: Donna.

INFORMATION ABOUT NOMINEE:

Please click on appropriate prefix:
Nominee's Name
As appropriate, please indicate suffix.
Street Address Complete Mailing Address
Optional Address Line
Optional Address Line
City:	State	Zip
Day Phone
Evening Phone-if known
eMail -IF KNOWN
Please summarize the outstanding nature of the contributions made by the individual or group. Suggestions: Include (where it is appropriate) topics such as obstacles overcome, years of volunteer service, number of people helped, years on the job, number of individuals placed in employment, number of individuals employed, etc. Please note that nominations lacking contact information can not be considered! NOTE: Please do NOT inform nominees that they have been nominated; it is likely that some nominees will NOT be selected to receive awards. Those selected will be contacted by the AADD Awards Committee. Some awards may not be presented.
I wish to nominate this person for the following award:
Click on selection
NARRATIVE - BASIS FOR NOMINATION: Note: You can compose your nomination narrative (approx. 300-350 words) in MSWord, then "copy" and "paste" it into the space below.
MY CONTACT INFORMATION REQUIRED
Please click on appropriate prefix:
MY Name
Suffix, if any:
My address, line 1
My address, line 2
My address, line 3
City:	State:	Zip:
My DAY PHONE
My EVENING PHONE
My EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED
Date
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR SUBMISSION FOR ACCURACY & COMPLETENESS, BEFORE SUBMITTING. Nominations lacking complete information can not be considered. To submit your nomination, click on the "Submit" button below.You will then see an on-screen confirmation that the nomination has been sent. This confirmation will include the information you have provided. You may wish to print a copy of it for your own records.
Thank you!