ARCHITECTURAL AWARD
This award recognizes an architect, engineers, developer, builder, planner, group, or City departments that has developed innovative solutions, eliminated barriers, and improved accessibility to public/private buildings, roads, transportation, facilities, outdoor spaces, thoroughfares, etc. for inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
NONPROFIT AWARD
This award recognizes a nonprofit organization or non-governmental organization that maintains and implements within its mission, opportunities for full inclusion in all organizational activities. Such activities may include but not limited to providing products or services, offering community-based events, or opportunities for personal development and growth that may lead to employment, educational advancements, personal enrichment/growth, adequate healthcare, or housing for individuals with disabilities.
BUSINESS AWARD
This award recognizes a proprietary/for-profit business that maintains a diverse, inclusive, and equal opportunity workforce by hiring and/or offering full accessibility of services and products to all customers including individuals with disabilties, as well as has made outstanding achievements in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
This award recognizes an indivdual that has made sifnificant contribution to and demostrated dedication to individuals with disabilities through volunteerism, community involvement, support, and service by advancing th erights, advocacy, opportunities or independence of individuals with disabilities. Consideration will include hours of service, dependability, and commitment to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
This award recognizes an education professionals who has demonstrated excellence in providing educational opportunities and/or advocacy for students with disabilities and has made exemplary efforts to meet the needs of students in/outside of the classroom using innovative approaches for all learners. This individual may be a teacher, aide, administrator, support staff, or other educational professional that has had a positive impact in the life of an individual student/s or groups.
DETECTIVE WALTER OLSEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Known as the Pride of Phoenix Award, this award recognizes an individual, group, or organization that has demonstrated a lifetime of committment to individuals with disabilities by enhancing the independence and inclusion of all people in our community.
