New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
2012 Community Building Awards
Honoring Leadership and New IDEAS for Inclusive Communities

Each year, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities looks to members of the community to help us identify individuals or organizations who have shown an exceptional commitment to promoting community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Whether a devoted educator, a visionary community leader, or a diligent advocate, the Council believes such individuals or organizations should be encouraged, supported, and given recognition.

The deadline to make a nomination for this year's Community Building Award is closed. Recipients for the 2012 Awards will be announced on March 18.

The NJCDD will hold an awards ceremony and luncheon to honor our award recipients on Wednesday, April 18 at the Lafayette Yard Marriott in Trenton, NJ.

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.