Award Category Descriptions

Norm McLeod Self-Advocacy Award

This award recognizes an adult with a developmental disability whose actions have made communities a more welcoming place for people with developmental disabilities.

Individual Leadership Award

This award recognizes an adult with a developmental disability who, through their achievements, has inspired others with developmental disabilities to become community leaders.

Community Citizenship Award

This award recognizes community members, businesses or organizations that have demonstrated leadership in creating communities that welcome adults with developmental disabilities as participating citizens.

Community Disability Service Sector Leadership Award

This award recognizes an organization or individual that has introduced innovative or best practice strategies that have improved the delivery of services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Family Leadership Award

This award recognizes a family who has demonstrated leadership in developing welcoming communities.