Nominations

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Employee Best Practices Awards Nomination Form

Thank you for participating in the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities' 2019 Employee Best Practices Awards nomination process. The Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities exists to promote and encourage gainful employment for individuals with disabilities in Sonoma County. Our annual Best Practices Awards celebrates important work being done in Sonoma County by and in support of people with disabilities.

The Mayors' Committee will notify nominees and award recipients in late September and will present awards at our annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa.

The Mayors' Committee has provided some questions to assist you in making your nomination(s). If you would like to make more than one nomination in any category, it will be necessary to resubmit this form. This nomination process will close at 5:00 p.m. on August 1st, 2019

AWARD GUIDELINES

Nominees must work at least one year for a business in Sonoma County
Business must be located in Sonoma County  Award recipients must be able to attend the annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast on October 23rd, 2019.
Award recipients will be expected to provide a media release to use name and photo in print, online, and in social media.  Award recipients will be asked to participate in a photo shoot of their business or job.
Please confirm the nomination with the individual, business, or organization nominated before submitting this form.
Please contact Cory Lemings at Cory.Lemings@dor.ca.gov for further questions.

1. Nominator Information (the person making the nomination)

Name: *

Company/Organization: *

Job Title: *

Address: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

2. Nomination Information

for the Employee Initiative Award

The Employee Initiative Award recognizes an employee with a disability who demonstrates initiative in the workplace or self-empowerment to remove barriers to employment and/or initiates career advancement within the business.

Nominee's Name: *

Nominee's Employer: *

Nominee's title/position: *

Approximately, how long has the nominee held this title/position? *

Nominee's address (if known):

Phone Number (if known):

3. Please share some specific ways the employee contributes to the success of his/her workplace that sets him/her apart.

Examples may include (but are not limited to) attitude on the job, work habits, vision of his/her role, initiative, efforts to support others in the workplace, communication with supervisors and co-workers, and unique contributions this employee makes to the workplace.

Example: (Employee) has been working for (Business Name) for 3 years, in that time they have always worked hard with a positive attitude, showed up on time, and accepted increased levels of responsibility. His fellow employees respect his initiative and contribution to the team. Since starting at (Business Name) (Employee) has been promoted from General Landscaping to Equipment Manager.

4. If you are aware of the employee's career goals, please provide a brief description

5. If you know, please share any jobs this employee has held (including jobs with other employers) prior to his/her current position.

6. Please provide a brief description of the employee's job duties. If you do not know the employee's specific duties, please describe ways you interact with him/her. *

7. Is there any other information you would like to share?

Thank you for your nomination. It has been sent.

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Employer Best Practices Awards Nomination Form

Thank you for participating in the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities' 2019 Best Practices Awards nomination process. The Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities exists to promote and encourage gainful employment for individuals with disabilities in Sonoma County. Our annual Best Practices Awards celebrates important work being done in Sonoma County by and in support of people with disabilities.

The Mayors' Committee will notify nominees and award recipients in late September and will present awards at our annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa.

This nomination process will close at 5:00 p.m. on August 1st, 2019.

AWARD GUIDELINES

Business must be located in Sonoma County
Award recipients must be able to attend the annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast on October 23rd, 2019.
Award recipients will be expected to provide a media release to use name and photo in print, online, and in social media.
  Award recipients will be asked to participate in a photo shoot of their business or job.
Please confirm the nomination with the individual, business, or organization nominated before submitting this form.
Please contact Cory Lemings at Cory.Lemings@dor.ca.gov for further questions.

1. Nominator Information (the person making the nomination)

Name: *

Company/Organization: *

Job Title: *

Address: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

2. Nomination Information

for the Employer Best Practices Award

The Employer Best Practices Award recognizes businesses in Sonoma County that have policies and practices that serve as a model for the removal of barriers to employment and career advancement for a person with a disability. Please answer the following questions to the best of your abilities.

Name of Nominated Business/Organization: *

Employer Point of Contact: *

Point of Contact Email: *

Point of Contact Phone Number: *

Business Address *

Is this business currently employing someone with a disability? *

If known, please give the total number of people with disabilities employed by this business:

Approximately, how many total employees does this business have? *

3. What about this business made you choose to nominate them for the Employer Best Practices Award?

Example: I chose to nominate (Business Name) because they have hired 4 individuals who I know need special accommodation.

Better Example: I chose to nominate (Business Name) because they have hired 4 individuals who I know need special accommodation. Specifically by modifying job duties.

Best Example: (Business Name) is an exceptional community employer that successfully uses natural supports to help employees with disabilities succeed. Since 2007, (Business Name) has carved out special positions for employees with disabilities, adjusting job duties and work schedules to meet employees' needs while still getting the job done.

4. Please describe any specific policies and practices of this employer which set an example for hiring individuals with disabilities.

5. What barriers or obstacles has this business overcome to support individuals with disabilities?  *

6. What has this business done to partner with or outreach to agencies supporting the hiring of individuals with disabilities?  *

7. Is there any other information you would like to share?

Thank you for your nomination. It has been sent.

There was an error trying to send your nomination. Please try again.

Community Advocate Award Nomination Form

Thank you for participating in the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities' 2019 Community Advocate Awards nomination process. The Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities exists to promote and encourage gainful employment for individuals with disabilities in Sonoma County. Our annual Best Practices Awards celebrates important work being done in Sonoma County by and in support of people with disabilities.

The Mayors' Committee will notify nominees and award recipients in late September and will present awards at our annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa.

This nomination process will close at 5:00 p.m. on August 1st, 2019.

AWARD GUIDELINES

Nominees must serve individuals in Sonoma County.
Award recipients must be able to attend the annual Best Practices Awards Breakfast on October 23rd, 2019.
Award recipients will be expected to provide a media release to use name and photo in print, online, and in social media.
  Award recipients will be asked to participate in a photo shoot of their business or job.
Please confirm the nomination with the individual, business, or organization nominated before submitting this form.
Please contact Cory Lemings at Cory.Lemings@dor.ca.gov for further questions.

1. Nominator Information (the person making the nomination)

Name: *

Company/Organization: *

Job Title: *

Address: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

2. Nomination Information

for the Community Employment Advocate Award

The Community Employment Advocated Award is awarded to an individual, educator, official, business or organization that supports career paths for people with disabilities through community connections, endorsement and advocacy.

Nominee (Business/Non-Profit or Individual): *

Nominee's Address: *

Nominee's City: *

Nominee's Point of Contact: *

Point of Contact Email Address: *

Point of Contact Phone *

3.

Examples may include (but are not limited to):

efforts to proactively promote employment of people with disabilities
involvement with job clubs/job fairs/placement consortia
advocacy that community members see the value of recruitment, retention, and promotion of individuals with disabilities
promotion of internships
mentoring opportunities or training for adults or transitioning students
and unique, innovative, and/or "out of the box" methods for encouraging a diverse workforce in Sonoma County

Please describe actions taken by the nominee that sets the nominee apart. *

4. Please give some examples of the nominee’s community involvement and the breadth and depth of that involvement (eg. organizations/clubs nominee works with and length of association, number of individuals served, nominee’s involvement in business, nonprofit, education, etc.). *

5. Is there any other information you would like to share?

Thank you for your nomination. It has been sent.

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