Harford County Commission On Disabilities Accepting Award Nominations

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Commission on Disabilities is accepting nominations for awards in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

The awards highlight the accomplishments of employees with disabilities and recognize employers who give them the opportunity to join and excel in the workforce. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 27. Anyone can nominate a person, business or other organization that has made an impact in someone’s life or in the community as a whole.

Awards in several categories will be given to the person or organization that consistently supports the advancement of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards: Employee of the Year, Employer of the Year, Harford County Student Worker of the Year, Accessibility Award, Ruth Helen Thompson Memorial Community Service Award, Media Award, Volunteer of the Year and Veteran of the Year.

The theme for this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “Access to Good Jobs For All.” The national theme recognizes that all workers deserve the opportunity to prepare for and succeed in good jobs.