Office of Disability Services Announces a New Annual Award

COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Office of Disability Services is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Service Recognition Award. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge individuals, organizations and/or businesses for their various contributions to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities living in Cape May County. The award is intended to recognize those who go above and beyond, on any scale, for individuals with disabilities.
The winner of the 2011 Outstanding Service Recognition Award will be honored at the Cape May County Community Disabilities Awareness Day event, which is being held this year on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avalon Community Center in Avalon.
To nominate a worthy candidate, you may request a Nomination Form from Paulann Pierson (609-465-4117; paulann@capeworkshop.com) or Carolyn Hoke (609-602-8941; c.michelle.hoke@gmail.com) or go to http://www.cmcods.org/ for a link to the form. Completed forms may be mailed to Paulann Pierson, Cape May County Office of Disability Services, 4 Moore Road, DN 606, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or emailed to c.michelle.hoke@gmail.com or paulann@capeworkshop.com.
Deadline for submission is Oct. 30, 2011.
The Cape May County Office of Disability Services is an information and referral resource for all residents of Cape May County. The Office provides assistance to individuals with disabilities, as well as to their friends, families and caregivers to empower them through knowledge and to help ensure full and equal participation in all aspects of life.