The Fairfax Area – Disability Services Board’s Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards are presented annually to recognize people, businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations that excel in demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area and how people with disabilities have significantly benefitted from their efforts.

Do you know an individual or organization that excels in providing equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area? Nominate them for the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board’s 2023 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award!

Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion & Equality Award Winners Will Be:

• Honored for demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or Falls Church.
• Presented at an annual awards ceremony on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy., Rooms 200/206, Fairfax, VA 22035. View event flyer.

Three possible award categories: 

• Individual: Individual whose work has benefited the lives of persons with disabilities in the Fairfax area.
• Group: A business, non-profit, or organization that has worked to benefit the lives of persons with disabilities in the Fairfax area.
• Self-Advocate: Individual who has been a strong self-advocate or worked to better the lives of persons with disabilities in the Fairfax area.

Nominees may self-nominate or be nominated by another individual or organization. Awards may or may not be awarded for each category, depending on nominations received. 

Requirements:

• Demonstration of a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or Falls Church.
• Demonstration of how people with disabilities have significantly benefitted from their efforts.

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How to Nominate a Person or Organization

The nomination form MUST be completed and e-mailed to: disabilityrights@fairfaxcounty.gov BEFORE 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023. Please title subject line, “Martha Glennan 2023”. 

Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion & Equality Award Nomination Form (PDF)

The following information is listed on the nomination form:

1. Nomination for an (Individual) or (Organization) - Circle or Underline One Selection
2. Name of Individual or Organization Being Nominated:
3. Type of Organization (if applicable):
   • Nonprofit  
   • Government Agency  
   • Business  
   • Other
      
4. Contact Information for Individual or Organization Being Nominated:

Name:
Email:
Phone:

5. Contact Information for the Person who is Nominating the Individual or Organization (if applicable):

Name:
Email:
Phone:

Please tell us about this individual or organization’s demonstrated success promoting full inclusion and equality for people with disabilities to thrive in the community. (Attach other pages as necessary)

Question - Based on your/the nominee's work to date, how do you think it has changed or enhanced, and will change/enhance, opportunities for people with disabilities so that they can actively participate in employment, housing, transportation, political, social and/or recreational opportunities within the community? (Attach other pages if needed)

Nominations must be completed and emailed by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023! 

                                           Email: disabilityrights@fairfaxcounty.gov. Subject line: “Martha Glennan 2023”.                              

Late submissions are ineligible and will NOT be considered by the FA-DSB.