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Nominations Open for 2025 Accessibility Awards in Durham Region

Justin Barber

16 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awards in Durham Region are now open, according to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC states that individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region may be nominated. For the first time, the AAC is allowing residents, peers, and customers to submit nominations.

The AAC reports that the awards aim to recognize efforts to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities within Durham Region. This process provides an opportunity for community members to identify those who have worked to reduce barriers in local settings.

According to the AAC, nominations will be accepted until July 16, 2025. Details on eligibility criteria and the nomination process are available on the Your Durham website, as stated in the AAC's announcement. Printed copies of the nomination form can also be obtained at libraries in each municipality or at the front counter of Durham Region Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Recipients of the 2025 Accessibility Awards will be recognized at the annual Accessibility Awards Celebration scheduled for September 2025, according to the AAC.

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