2013 Champions of Equality and Justice Awards

The Champions of 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 August 9, 2013.This year, the Awards will be presented at a reception to be held in October 2013. Check our website for updates on the exact date and location.

Nomination Criteria

  • The nominee must be either a resident of North Carolina or an 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 a 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 August 9, 2013.

If you need assistance in completing 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 of Justice Awards Nomination”.
  • Nominations may be mailed to:

Elaine Whitford

Disability Rights North Carolina

2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550

Raleigh, NC 27608

2013 Champions of Justice and Equality Awards

NOMINATION FORM

Nominator’s Information

Nominator’s name: ______

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Nominator’s mailing address: ______

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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

Nominee’s name: ______

Nominee’s mailing address: ______

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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 Justice and Equality 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.