Thursday, February 18, 2010

Awards for Excellence at UCP 2010 Annual Conference

 
UCP affiliates are invited to celebrate success in their communities by submitting nominations for the distinguished 2010 United Cerebral Palsy Awards for Excellence. Awards will be presented at the Awards for Excellence Dinner on Friday, May 21 at the 2010 Annual Conference, May 20-22 in Chicago, Ill.

This is an opportunity for UCP affiliates to nationally recognize the contributions and commitment of exceptional individuals and organizations that making a difference in affiliate communities. Nominations for the Awards for Excellence make it possible for UCP to honor those who have made a strong and positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

UCP would like to hear about the great work being done by community volunteers, businesses and civic partners, individuals with disabilities and affiliates. Affiliates are encouraged to share stories and nominate an organization or individual whose exceptional dedication and truly superior achievement demonstrates the UCP mission of advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities. UCP encourages affiliates to resubmit nominations from past years; they could be this year's winner.

The list of awards, criteria and nomination forms are available on the Annual Conference website at www.ucp.org/events/2010conference/awards and on AffNet. Please note that several of the awards have been changed to include new criteria.

Completed nominations should be mailed to:

United Cerebral Palsy
Attn: Awards for Excellence/Allyson Doherty
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036

Forms and supporting documentation must be received at the national office by Friday March 19, 2010. There will be no extensions. Winners will be notified the week of April 12, 2010.

If you have any questions please contact Allyson Doherty at adoherty@ucp.org or 202-973-7125.