Since 1988, the City of Tempe has proudly supported and sponsored the Tempe Mayor’s Disability Awards. These awards honor achievements of exceptional individuals with disabilities, employers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to employing people with disabilities, and others who have shown dedication for improving the quality of life for all Tempe residents.
Nominate Someone for a Disability Award! Deadline February 24, 2018
Award Categories
Outstanding Student – The Tempe Diablos provide scholarships that recognize outstanding Tempe high school seniors with disabilities who demonstrate dedication and success as a student, employee or volunteer
Exceptional Educator – Honors a teacher, school staff member or school support person who has provided exceptional education and support to students with disabilities.
Business Leadership – Recognizes a business that has improved access or increased employment opportunities for Tempe residents with disabilities.
Employer of the Year – Honors a Tempe business or organization that employs individuals with disabilities.
Employee of the Year - Honors a Tempe employee or resident who has demonstrated exemplary performance or provided outstanding employment services for people with disabilities.
Architectural Award – Recognizes a business or Tempe resident, architect, developer, planner or Tempe city department that has improved physical access for private or public buildings, outdoor spaces, transportation and other areas.
Community Service – Honors a person, organization or business that has made a significant contribution by providing or improving personal and community support for individuals with disabilities.
Pride of the City – Recognizes an individual, group, business or organization that has demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving the quality of life for all the residents of Tempe.
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to request a presentation on event information:
City of Tempe – Office of Strategic Management & Diversity 31 East 5th Street, Second Floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: (480) 350-2905 Fax: (480) 350-2907 Relay Service Users: 711
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Access and cultural accommodations are available. The facility and stage is wheelchair accessible. Listening System and ASL Interpreters are provided. Program will be in large print. This event is smoke-free and fragrance-free; Refreshments may include foods prepared in locations containing dairy, wheat or nuts. Refreshments include fruit selections. Please email Michele Stokes at [email protected] and indicate if any of the following is requested: No photographs, Live Captioning, Signed English, Tactile Interpretation, Braille Program, and/or Other.