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Jackie Crews Leadership Award for Excellence in Leadership
From 2005 through 2007, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities sponsored the Jackie Crews Excellence in Leadership Award
to recognize exceptional service and achievements by self-advocates on behalf of people with disabilities. The award was created in memory of Jackie Crews, a Partners in Policymaking graduate, who died in April 2004. The four stars on the Jackie Crews Award logo represent Independence, Productivity, Inclusion, and Self Determination—four values of leadership and qualities that she exemplified.
Recipients included Rose Williams in 2007, Jack Brandt in 2006, and Ed Turner in 2005. Ms. Williams, also selected as Ms. Wheelchair Virginia for 2008, is an advocate for more accessible public facilities and greater civic involvement by people with disabilities. Mr. Brandt was a Governor’s Policy Fellow and policy analyst with the Office of Community Integration in 2006 and is currently a disability rights advocate with the Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy. Mr. Turner serves as the Governor’s Special Advisor on Disability Issues in the Workforce.
Click on the links below to learn more about the Jackie Crews Award for Excellence in Leadership and its recipients.
- Biography of Jackie Crews (PDF)
- 2007 JC Award Announcement (PDF)
- Biography of Rose Williams (PDF)
- Acclamations from Rose William’s Colleagues (PDF)
- 2007 JC Award Presentation Display (PDF)
- 2006 JC Award Announcement (PDF)
- Biography of Jack Brandt (PDF)
- Acclamations from Jack Brandt's Colleagues (PDF)
- 2006 VBPD Community Service Awards On-Line Display
- 2005 JC Award Announcement (PDF)
- Biography of Ed Turner (PDF)
- Acclamations from Ed Turner's Colleagues (PDF)
- New Voices Initiative
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Outstanding Achievement Award
In 2005 and 2006, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities sponsored the Outstanding Achievement Award to recognize individuals or organizations that had provided exemplary service and support on behalf of people with developmental and other disabilities, the results of which improved opportunities for Virginians with disabilities and expanded or improved the disability services and supports system. The Board’s recognition of their achievements called attention to new approaches and best practices and encouraged all Virginians to support greater opportunities for self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion for people with disabilities in all facets of community life.
In 2006, the Board recognized TecAccess LLC and its founder Debra Ruh for expanding information technology accessibility and related training and employment of individuals with disabilities. Max and Garth Larcen received the 2005 award for their creation of Max's Positive Vibe Cafe which recruits, trains, and employs individuals with disabilities in restaurant services.
Click on the links below to learn more about the Outstanding Achievement Award and its recipients.
- 2006 OA Award Announcement (PDF)
- Profile of TecAccess (PDF)
- Testimonials from Friends & Clients of TecAccess (PDF)
- 2005 OA Award Announcement (PDF)
- Profile of Max's Positive Vibe Cafe (PDF)
- Quotes from Positive Vibe Cafe Supporters (PDF)
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For additional information on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities’ past Community Service Awards, please contact:
Tom Driscoll, Marketing Manager
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Washington Building
1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-9380 - Voice & TTY
(800) 846-4464 - Toll-Free, Voice & TTY
(804) 786-1118 - Fax
Thomas.Driscoll@vbpd.virginia.gov
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