The Arc of Tennessee Award Categories and Criteria
The Arc of Tennessee Award Categories and Criteria
The Arc of Tennessee seeks to recognize people or groups who have made
significant contributions to enhance the inclusion and recognition of
people with disabilities in their communities. Awards are given each year
at an Awards Banquet and Dance during the Tennessee Disability MegaConference.
You are invited to nominate an individual or group for an award. The descriptors
are listed below and the nomination form is available in Word and Acrobat
Reader.
Exemplary Educator
Honors a Tennessee educator who has demonstrated excellence in providing
for the education of students with developmental and other disabilities.
Nominees for this award may include teachers, principals, administrators,
school board members, college faculty or researchers.
Inclusive Employer
Honors a Tennessee employer with an exceptional record of providing inclusive
employment opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.
Notable Public Awareness
Honors outstanding state and local efforts that create better public understanding
of developmental and other disabilities, and of individuals affected by
it. This award recognizes programs on television or radio, publications,
performances or artwork publicly displayed in Tennessee.
Self-determination
Honors an outstanding self-advocate who demonstrates excellent self-determination
skills and is an achieving, included member of his/her community.
Tennessee Champion Community Recreation Program
Honors an outstanding recreation program that provides people with disabilities
the opportunity to participate in individual and/or team sports activities.
Meritorious Community Service
Honors an individual or group who has demonstrated commitment to the mission
and positions of The Arc by volunteering time locally or on a statewide
basis to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities or working
on special projects or events.
Innovative Development
Honors a state or local leader (staff or volunteer) who has achieved fundraising
success by implementing a new/unusual/resourceful idea. The award places
a higher emphasis on innovation than on total dollars raised and to those
that reflect The Arc’s Position Statements and/or Core Values.
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