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Bursaries and Awards

Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award

Each year ACCD presents the Council of Canadians with Disabilities award to an Alberta citizen for his or her "dedication and integrity in the continuing pursuit of full participation in society by people with disabilities in Alberta."

The deadline for nominations is December 31 each year.

The award winner will be congratulated in ACCD’s newsletter, Action News, and on the ACCD web site.

2010 Recipient

Lois Hardy

In a unanimous decision, ACCD’s board of directors chose Lois Hardy as the 2010-2011 recipient of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award. Lois is a long-time educator, and she is currently the Superintendent of Student Services with the Lloydminster Public School Division. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to the removal of barriers that prevent children with disabilities from accessing educational opportunities. Lois believes that learning leads to independence and that all children can grow to be as independent as they are able to be. Lois also believes that all students can learn and that each child deserves to be treated with dignity. Lois’ life work embodies the spirit of the CCD Award, and ACCD’s board of directors and staff are thrilled to announce her as this year’s recipient!

Past CCD Award Winners

Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award Criteria

These individuals are recognized for their dedication and integrity in the continuing pursuit of full participation in society by people with disabilities in Alberta.

Nomination Criteria

• The award is open to anyone who currently lives in Alberta and has been a resident of the province for at least one year.
• Nominees must show outstanding commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities by promoting the three guiding principles of the Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities: full participation, accessibility, and equity.

Selection Process

1. To nominate an individual, complete a nomination form and submit it along with a minimum of one and a maximum of three letters of support (400 words or less).
2. The ACCD board of directors will select the individual it finds to be the most deserving of the award.
3. Current ACCD board members are not eligible for this award. Board members can be nominated after they have been off the ACCD board for one year.
4. ACCD will promote the award through its newsletters (Action News, Action Notes) and other appropriate communication materials.
5. Information about the award will be placed on the ACCD web site along with a list of the names of past recipients.

CCD Award Nomination Form

Submit a nomination form: web version or Word version.

Fax or e-mail your nomination form and supporting documents to us and we will contact you.

Contact Information

Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
106, 10423 178 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
Tel: (780) 488-9088 / Fax: (780) 488-3757
TTY: (780) 488-9090 / Toll Free: 1-800-387-2514

E-mail: accd@accd.net