This year, as in the past, the American Council of the Blind of Ohio (ACBO) will present six awards at our 2008 State Convention. The dates of the convention are Friday November 7 through Sunday November 9, 2008. The categories for the awards are as follows:
The KEN MORLOCK AWARD is given to a person who is blind or visually impaired who has worked tirelessly and selflessly for the blind.
The RUTH DAVIDSON AWARD is given to a sighted person who has worked to enhance the lives of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
The AMBASSADOR AWARD is given to an ACBO member who has worked tirelessly for ACBO and the blind community.
The MEDIA AWARD is given to a person who has written or reported about blindness or issues that concern blind or visually impaired persons. All nominations for the Media Award must be accompanied by the article, video, or other presentation which is the basis for the nomination.
The EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD is given to an Ohio employer who has hired and made accommodations for employees who are blind or visually impaired.
The COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD is presented to a city, town etc. for their outstanding efforts they have put forth to enhance the lives of blind or visually impaired people.
Please send your nominations by September 1, 2008, to the following address :.