Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations News Release

Bob Holden
Governor

Catherine B. Leapheart
Director

Tammy Cavender
Public Information Coordinator

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Tammy Cavender (573) 751-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 28, 2003

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INCLUSION AWARDS

Jefferson City, MO – This year marks the twelfth anniversary of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Governor’s Council on Disability’s Inclusion Awards.

The Governor’s Council on Disability hosts an Inclusion Awards Reception each year to honor individuals, businesses, schools and organizations in Missouri who have contributed to helping persons with disabilities achieve equal opportunity and independence.  The awards are based on contributions and efforts of inclusion in the areas of employment, education, parenting, advocacy and community.

Categories for this award include:  Employer of the Year; Educator of the Year; Bob Aldridge Advocate of the Year and Excellence in Universal Design and Technology.  Nominations for these awards are being distributed statewide to employers, educators, disability advocates, businesses and organizations.  The Inclusion Awards Committee selects recipients based on the nominees’ leadership and achievements towards inclusion.

If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please visit our website at http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/.  Nominations are due no later than September 10, 2003.  Please send nominations to Inclusion Awards, Governor’s Council on Disability, PO Box 1668, Jefferson City, MO  65102-1668 or e-mail to gcd@dolir.mo.gov.