The Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities is seeking nominations for its annual Statewide Awards, which recognize the contributions and successes of people with disabilities, and those businesses that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve through competitive, integrated employment.
This year, the awards event will be held in person during the Alabama Statewide Workforce Conference on September 7-9, 2022, at the Birmingham Hyatt (formerly the Wynfrey).
The Alabama Governor’s Committee is seeking nominations for the following awards:
1. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR | LARGE BUSINESS (50 or more employees)
This award is public recognition for an outstanding employee of a large business who has a disability, who
has demonstrated extraordinary performance, has become an asset to the company, has exemplified how
inclusivity benefits all employees, and has demonstrated determination in overcoming complex challenges to
achieve their maximum potential.
2. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR | SMALL BUSINESS (Less than 50 employees)
This award is public recognition for an outstanding employee of a small business who has a disability, who
has demonstrated extraordinary performance, has become an asset to the company, has exemplified how
inclusivity benefits all employees, and has demonstrated determination in overcoming complex challenges to
achieve their maximum potential.
3. EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR | LARGE BUSINESS (50 or more employees)
This award is public recognition of a large business that has successfully hired talented, determined, and
skilled people with disabilities, understands the value of recruiting and hiring people with disabilities, and has
created a positive culture of inclusiveness in their business.
4. EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR | SMALL BUSINESS (Less than 50 employees)
This award is public recognition of a small business that has successfully hired talented, determined, and
skilled people with disabilities, understands the value of recruiting and hiring people with disabilities, and has
created a positive culture of inclusiveness in their business.
5. PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
This award is presented to a local elected or appointed official for their exceptional contributions on matters
affecting people with disabilities, investing in supports for people with disabilities through policy and actions,
and advocating for these investments to the community, workforce, and economy.
6. STUDENT OF THE YEAR
This award is presented to a student with a disability who has demonstrated exemplary efforts in pursuit of
their education and demonstrated determination in overcoming complex challenges to achieve their
maximum potential. (This student must be in good standing during the fiscal year in which they are
nominated.)
The deadline for submitting nominations is no later than July 15, 2022, 5:00 pm CDST.
The Award Nomination packet includes descriptions of each award and a fillable document on which to submit your nomination.
Please send the nomination packet electronically to Becky Parker at becky.parker@rehab.alabama.gov.
Thank you very much for taking the time to recognize individuals with disabilities, employers who actively hire individuals with disabilities, and others who prepare and pave the way for the employment of persons with disabilities.
If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Becky at (205) 290-4446.
