Now accepting nominations through Wednesday, February 15, 2023
2/13/2023 2:02:11 PM
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH) has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 Lobby Day Awards. The new deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Do you know of a person or organization in the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community who does amazing work. Who may be overlooked? Who is making changes or inspiring others?
Think about who you think should be recognized and nominate them. Be sure to explain why you think they qualify for an award.
Here is the list of awards.
The Youth Award is awarded to youth who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing who have demonstrated strong leadership skills.
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.
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.
The Education Excellence Award is awarded to individuals who work in an education setting with deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing students.
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.
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.
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.
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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