Why Enter?

* Share and showcase your contribution and commitment to inclusive workplaces

* Be recognised as a social inclusion champion

* Network with key leaders and groups across the community

* Be a positive example for others in creating, promoting or supporting employment and/or access opportunities for people with a disability

* Share your knowledge and learn what others are doing

* Recognise the contribution of others in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region

* Receive a discounted ticket to the Gala Awards (Save $70.00 off normal ticket price)

Key Dates

Nominations/Applications open - Thursday 20 July

Gala Awards tickets on sale - Thursday 20 July

Nominations close - Friday 8 September

Award entries close - Friday 15 September

Awards Gala Dinner - Thursday 5 October

SOCIAL INCLUSION AWARD

Recognising excellence in creating, promoting or supporting an inclusive workplace culture that supports all abilities.

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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYER AWARD

Recognising an employer who has provided opportunities for a person with a disability to pursue paid work in a supportive workplace.e.

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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE AWARD

Recognising an employee who has demonstrated a notable attitude or effort in a work place.

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OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Recognising a volunteer who has demonstrated a notable attitude or effort in a work space.

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INNOVATION & ACCESS AWARD

Recognising outstanding achievement and/or creativity in pursuing new, different or unique ways to increase awareness or adoption of inclusive practices in a work, training or volunteer space.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING AWARD

Recognising excellence in the inclusion of people with a disability in education and/or training.

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INDIGENOUS CHAMPION AWARD

Recognising individuals, Business or a Community Group that has paved the way for First Nations peoples in the Employment Space.

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BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Recognising outstanding achievement and/or effort in collaborating and engaging with the business community to create employment opportunities for people with a disability.

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ELISSA FLANAGAN 'AIM HIGH' SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to an individual with a disability to be used towards the cost of professional development, training and/or education in their chosen field or pursuit.

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JUDY ANTONIO MEMORIAL AWARD

Judy Antonio was the Patron of the Business DisABILITY Awards before she sadly passed away in 2016. This Award will recognise a business, group or individual that epitomises the values of social inclusion as so strongly espoused and lived by Mrs Antonio. The recipient will be chosen by the Awards Committee and endorsed by Paul Antonio.

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Awards & Categories

Why Enter?

Key Dates

SOCIAL INCLUSION AWARD

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYER AWARD

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE AWARD

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

INNOVATION & ACCESS AWARD

EDUCATION & TRAINING AWARD

INDIGENOUS CHAMPION AWARD

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AWARD

ELISSA FLANAGAN 'AIM HIGH' SCHOLARSHIP

JUDY ANTONIO MEMORIAL AWARD