Now Accepting Nominations

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Building Awards program, honoring individuals who have shown an exceptional commitment to full community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.  The Council believes in the value of recognizing people and organizations that strive to create a better world for all of us by promoting inclusive values, and to provide encouragement, support, and appreciation to such outstanding individuals in order to cultivate a culture of community inclusion.

Click here to download our nomination form. 
Application Deadline is February 16, 2012

Award Winners for the 2011 Community Building Awards:
Senator Robert Menendez - Exceptional Policymaker Award;
Robert Hage - Distinguished DD Systems Change Award;
Dr. Richard Holstein – Access Above & Beyond Award;
Peggy Kinsell – Elizabeth Boggs Family Advocate Award;
Bernard King – Lifetime Achievement Award;
Todd Emmons – Colleen Fraser Self Advocate Award;
Linda Walls - Multi-Media Award;
Pauline E. Albrecht – Fellowship in Inclusive Education; and,
Brett Novick, Osbornville School – Fellowship in Inclusive Education.