The Sibling’s Choice Award acknowledges and honors a paid service provider or family caregiver’s contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability. Nominations are accepted from brothers or sisters of individuals with disabilities. Nominations recognize either family caregivers or professional individuals or organizations, including service providers, physicians, attorneys, financial professionals, legislators and advocates who serve and support individuals with disabilities.
The Award is presented by the Fox Valley Sibling Support Network. The winner of this award receive a plaque to be presented during the Celebrate Sisterhood event on Tuesday October 11, at the Radisson Paper Valley hotel in Appleton, WI. The winner also receives two seats at the event.
One award will be given in each of two categories; a family caregiver or a professional.
Professionals may be an organization or a team of providers, but one individual must be designated to represent the team for award presentation, communication or media contact.
Only nominations received by October 1, 2011 will be considered for the October 11 Sibling’s Choice Award presentation. Nominations received AFTER October 1, 2011 will be considered for 2012.
Selection Criteria -
- Nominated by an individual who is a brother or sister of a person with a
disability.
- Nomination form and questions completed and submitted by October 1, 2011.
- Make an exceptional contribution related to services, caregiving or advocacy for individuals with disabilities. For teams or agencies, one person is identified as a contact person and representative of the team.
- Cannot be self-nominated.
Mail or email nominations to
Sibling’s Choice Award
Fox Valley Sibling Support Network
506 E Parkway Blvd
Appleton, WI 54911
fvssn@fvssn.org