CALL FOR 2007 AWARD NOMINATIONS

VA-APSE is pleased to announce their call for nominations for the annual VA-APSE AWARDS. The nominations and awards are intended to honor those who have, by their contributions and example promoted supported employment. Each year award recipients are honored at the annual Collaborations Conference Award Ceremony and are nominated for the International APSE Awards. Nominations mustbe completed with all requested information.

AWARD CATEGORIES

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD:

This award recognizes an individual who has gained meaningful work through supported employment, contributes substantially to his/her employer’s business, has made gains in self-advocacy, and whose life has improved in other areas as a result of employment. All narratives will be in “The Alliance” Success Story Edition. A publication/photographic release must be attached. A photograph is requested but not required.

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD:

This award recognizes employers for outstanding achievements in promoting supported employment, making accommodations, working with providers, and including people with disabilities in their workforce and in related activities.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AWARD:

This award recognizes highly effective professionals who provide quality supported employment services both in planning for employment with the individual and on the job. Nominees should be professionals demonstrating trustworthiness, respectfulness, supportiveness, organized communication skills, and innovation in their interactions with supported employees, their friends and co-workers, family members, employers, and other service and benefit providers.

COLLABORATIONS LEADERSHIP AWARD:

This award recognized individuals who have demonstrated leadership and vision in promoting employment for people with disabilities. Priority is given to individuals who have led and inspired others in Virginia through creativity in facilitating inclusive employment for people with disabilities.

If you have questions please call Donna Bonessi at 804-271-9451

Nomination form attached

Deadline For Nominations: August 15, 2007

Please indicate award category

_____ Supported employment employee of the year award (attach release)

_____ Employer of the year award

_____ Supported employment provider of the year award

_____ Collaborations leadership award

NOMINEE NAME:

ADDRESS:

ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS

TITLE/POSITION:

PHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

NOMINATED BY:

PHONE:

E-MAIL:

Attach a 100 word (+/-) narrative, which supports the nomineein meeting the criteria outlined in the award category for which they are nominated.

Submit application via e-mail to: . (“2007 VA APSE Nomination” in the title)

Or

Print and mail nomination to: Donna Bonessi

c/o Chesterfield Employment Services

7321 Whitepine Rd

Richmond, VA23237

7321 Whitepine Rd,Richmond, VA23237

Office 804-271-9451Fax 804-275-8336