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Nominate a hero and join us! Community Advocates' Annual Meeting & Awards Dessert September 30th, 2010 @ 6:30pm

Do you know someone who is always giving their time and compassion towards serving individuals with developmental disabilities? Do you know an individual with a disability who is making strides in the community? Community Advocates Annual Meeting and Awards Dessert is the perfect place for these individuals to receive the credit they deserve! Nominations are due by Monday, September 20th, 2010. Award Categories include: Individual Service Award: an individual who has directly assisted a person with a developmental disability Community Service Award: an indvidual who has made significant contributions to Community Advocates, the field of developmental disabilities, multiple service areas, and Kalamazoo County Special Contribution Award: a volunteer or an organization who has contributed toward the development of a project or program that has had significant impact on a group of individuals with developmental disabilities Trailblazer Award: an individual with a disability who has set an example for others to follow in participating in the life of the community Community Advocates Award: an individual who has set standards of performance, commitment and character and has set an example of service to others over a lifetime of service Professional Excellence Award: a professional whose work has been marked by excellence in performance, dedication to principle and the people he/she serves, and a history of contributions to the community and to the field Pam Miller Self-Determination Award: this award recognizes the work of an individual with a developmental disability to lead a self-directed life George Martin Scholarship: awarded to a member or participant involved in Community Advocates programming to allow participation in the community in an area of personal interest Please send your nominations with your name and contact information, the nominee's name and contact information, and a brief description of why you believe the nominee deserves the award. Nominations should be sent to Deb Russell by Monday, September 20th, 2010 drussell@communityadvocates.org 814 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Fax 269-342-4638