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Nominations now open for 2022 Accessibility Champion Award
April 18, 2022 · 0 Comments
The Town of Orangeville Joint Accessibility Committee, along with Dufferin County, has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Accessibility Champion Award.
Do you know someone, a local business or community group who has gone above and beyond to make our community more accessible?
“This is a great opportunity to recognize those who truly make the effort to make our community accessible for all and go the extra mile to be inclusive in their actions to make a difference,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.
To submit a nomination, send an email to accessibility@orangeville.ca by April 29 at 4 p.m. and include the following:
· The name of the individual, business or community group you are nominating.
· Why you are nominating them. What did they do to make our community more accessible for all?
· The name, address and contact phone number of the nominee. The nominee must be a resident or business in Dufferin County.
· Your name and contact information including a contact phone number.
The award recipients will be announced during Accessibility Week, May 29 to June 4.
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