Submitted by Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Aktion Club of Wood County Board of Development Disabilities (WCBDD) will host the 2024 Community Honors Awards Banquet on Friday, April 12, from 6-9 p.m. at Nazareth Hall, 21211 W. River Road, Grand Rapids.
They are seeking nominations to honor Wood County community members, individuals served, and employees of Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities for their achievements, dedication, and support to the developmental disabilities’ community of Wood County.
There are seven award categories:
The Community Impact Award: This recognition award honors a person, group, business, or organization who continuously goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. The impact may be the result of any number of extraordinary efforts.
The Cammi Chamberlain Pillar of Character Award recognizes the exemplary services and character provided by an employee at Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This person consecutively goes the extra mile to support, empower, and inspire all those associated with WCBDD. This person exemplifies trust, respect, care, fairness, and responsibility.
Volunteer of the Year Award honors a volunteer who gives their time and talents throughout the year to enrich the lives of individuals served by the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
The Empowering Minds Award honors an individual, with or without a developmental disability, who has contributed significant effort volunteering, advocating, educating, or raising awareness for developmental disabilities in the community.
Individual Achievement Award recognizes and honors an individual receiving services from the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities for his or her success in personal achievements.
The Young Pioneer Award honors a family of a young child who receives services from the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities and who supports the Board by promoting services, raising awareness, and/or advocating on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Helping Hands Award honors a provider who goes above and beyond to support individuals with developmental disabilities and help them live life to the fullest in the community. The award may be presented to an individual provider or an agency.
Nomination information may be found on WCBDD’s website at www.woodcountydd.org/2024-community-honors-award-banquet. You may also find the yellow nomination form button on any page of the website in the bottom left-hand corner. For more information about nominations, call 419-352-5115.
Individuals who plan to attend the event must purchase a ticket unless they are an individual served by WCBDD or an award winner. Tickets are $20 and include a plated dinner. A cash bar will be available. To purchase or reserve a ticket you have several options:
– Visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA82BAAFEC43-48500657-2024 and fill out the request form.
– Call 419-352-5115 and we will assist you with the request form.
– Find all ticket information on Facebook at Wood Lane-Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities and our website.
