2014 Champions forEquality and Justice Awards

The Champions for Equality and Justice Awards presented by Disability Rights North Carolina seek to recognize and honor the contribution of advocates who have made outstanding efforts to increase the awareness of disability rights issues in North Carolina, to work towards the removal of both physical and attitudinal barriers for people with disabilities, to create a more inclusive community, and to speak for and represent those who cannot represent themselves.

The award is given at the discretion of Disability Rights North Carolina and may or may not be awarded every year.

The deadline for nominations is September 12, 2014.This year, the Awards will be presented at a reception to be held on November 7, 2014 at the Durham Arts Council in downtown Durham, NC. Tickets will go on sale on August 1, 2014.

Nomination Criteria

  • The nominee must be either a resident of North Carolina or a corporation or organization that conducts most of its business and activities in North Carolina.
  • The nominee must demonstrate advocacy efforts that significantly improved conditions and opportunities for people with disabilities in North Carolina, increased awareness of disability issues in North Carolina, created a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, and/or effectively represented those who cannot represent themselves.
  • The nominee must be a positive role model whose actions inspire others to advocate for people with disabilities in North Carolina.
  • The contribution and/or activity must have been performed in North Carolina for a minimum of one calendar year.

Expectations of Recipients:

  • Award recipients will be asked to attend the recognition event.
  • Award recipients may be asked to participate in media interviews.

A nominee is not eligible if:

  • The nomination form is incomplete.
  • The nominee is currently a member of the Board of Directors or the PAIMI Advisory Council of Disability Rights North Carolina.
  • The nominee is currently employed by or contracting with Disability Rights North Carolina.
  • The nominee has received the award within the last four years.

Only complete nominations will be reviewed.The deadline for nominations is September 12, 2014.

If you need assistance to complete the nomination form, contact Elaine Whitford
at 919-856-2195.

Submit your completed nomination and all supporting materials by email or mail:

  • Email nominations to and state on the subject line: “Champions Awards Nomination”.
  • Nominations may be mailed to:

Elaine Whitford

Disability Rights North Carolina

Before May 23, 2014:

2626 Glenwood AvenueSuite 550

Raleigh, NC 27608

On or after May 23, 2014:

3724 National Drive

Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27612

2014 Champions for Equality and Justice Awards

NOMINATION FORM

Nominator’s Information

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How long have you known the nominee? ____ years ____ months

In what capacity do you know the nominee? ______

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Nominee’s Information

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Nominee’s phone (include area code): ______

Nominee’s employer: ______

Nominee’s employer’s city and state: ______

Please attach an explanation of how the nominee has met the criteria for the Champions for Equality and Justice Award. Your nomination narrative should:

  • Be detailed and provide examples of advocacy efforts.
  • Explain what makes your nominee unique or special.
  • Explain how your nominee inspired change in the community.

Your attached nomination must be typed or handwritten neatly and is limited to one (1) page. If typed, your nomination can be single-spaced but must use a font size no smaller than 11 point.

You may attach letters of support and other documentation in support of the nomination.

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Disability Rights North Carolina is a federally mandated protection and advocacy system with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Social Security Administration. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.