Accepting nominations through February 10, 2023
2/1/2023 6:24:57 PM
[MNCDHH logo]
[Title slide “Lobby Day Awards Nominations”]
>> Jer: (signing with voiceover) Lobby Day 2023 Awards is open for nominations this week! Do you know someone in the community who does amazing work? Who may be overlooked? Do you know anyone or a young person who is making changes or inspiring others in our community? Who would you like to nominate for this award and why do they qualify for this award?
The deadline to send nominations is February 10, 2023.
[Title slide with “Youth Award”]
>> Keenan: (voicing) The Youth Award is awarded to youth who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing who have demonstrated strong leadership skills.
[Title slide with “Citizen Advocate Award”]
>> Jer: Citizen Advocate Award: The Citizen Advocate Award is awarded to individuals who have done exemplary work in advocating for and with deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans.
[Title slide with “Civic Engagement Award”]
>> Mig: (signing with voiceover) Civic Engagement Award: The Civic Engagement Award is awarded to a person or an organization that has worked to increase the civic engagement of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans.
[Title slide with “Education Excellence Award”]
>> Jer: Education Excellence Award: The Education Excellence Award is awarded to individuals who work in an education setting with deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing students.
[Title slide with “Access Award”]
>> Patrick: (signing with voiceover) Access Award: The Access Award is awarded to those who have done notable work in increasing the accessibility of services for and with deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans. Examples of accessibility support include captioning, interpreting, public access, or accessible technology.
[Title slide with “Humanitarian Award”]
>> Keenan: Humanitarian Award: The Humanitarian Award recognizes the work of a deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing person or organization in our community who are devoted to the welfare of humanity.
[Title slide with “Lifetime Achievement Award”]
>> Jer: Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to those who have done distinctive work for and with deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans that spans 20+ years of contributions.
[Slide with text, “Questions? Email jessalyn.akerman-frank@state.mn.us”]
[Closing credits below]
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing thanks:
Jer Loudenback, Migdalia Rogers, Keenan Gao, Patrick Vellia, and Jessalyn Akerman-Frank.
Jamie Schumacher for voiceover.
Keystone Interpreting Solutions for film production.
About Lobby Day
Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Lobby Day is on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. There will be training opportunities, appointments with legislators, a rally and awards ceremony in the Rotunda, Capitol tours, a poster session with students, and more! You will have the opportunity to meet with your legislator to explain which bills are important to you and why. Learn more about Lobby Day!
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