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Community Building Awards Application Form (2026)
Celebrating Leadership and New Ideas for Inclusive Communities
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) created these awards to honor people and groups who help build communities where everyone belongs. These awards recognize strong leadership, advocacy, and actions that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 Notification Date: On or before May 25, 2026 Awards Luncheon: September 30, 2026
AWARD CATEGORIES
Colleen Fraser Self-Advocate Award
Elizabeth Boggs Family Member Advocate Award
Lifetime Achievement Advocacy Award
Distinguished DD Systems Change Award
Access Above & Beyond Award
Exceptional Policymaker Award
Multi-Media Award
Inclusive Education Award
The Daniel J. Keating Leadership Award
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the Nomination Entry Form.
Include the required additional information for the award category.
Submit everything by April 30, 2026.
You may submit only one nomination per category. The form is also available at www.njcdd.org
