People seeking to nominate businesses or individuals for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Awards have until May 15 to do so.
To fill out a nomination form, visit www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/accessibility-awards.
If you require a paper copy of the nomination form to fill out, a visit to your local library or service centre is in order.
Forms can also be submitted to any current member of the AAC or by emailing ckaac@chatham-kent.ca or CK311@chatham-kent.ca
Members of the community are invited to nominate a business or an individual they feel should be recognized in one of the following three categories:
Dr. Veronica Vaughn Accessible Business Award – This award is presented to a business that stands out as providing an accessible facility and/or accessible customer service.
Sheila Lindsey Powers Accessibility Advocate Award – This is presented to an individual in this community who stands out as an advocate for the inclusion of people of all abilities.
Sid Ebare Perseverance Award – This award is presented to an individual who stands out as a person who perseveres beyond their limitations to participate in community life.
Sara Ebare, chair of the AAC, said the submissions bring a smile to her face every year.
“I’m always happy and encouraged to see the type of submissions we receive every year for this award. Our community always makes an effort to be more accessible to all,” she said in a media release.
Coun. Alysson Storey, also a member of the AAC, said inclusivity is to be celebrated.
“It’s so important to remove as many barriers as possible so all citizens in a community can participate and engage in everyday activities,” she said. “These awards are a wonderful way for the municipality to recognize and celebrate individuals and businesses doing this work.”
The 2026 Accessibility Awards will be presented during the June 8 council meeting.
