2014 Inclusion Awards Gallery
Inclusion Awards FAQ
The countdown is on … only one week remains until the 19th annual Inclusion Awards ceremony! In order to ensure that the evening runs as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together a list of some of the most frequently asked questions. Feel free to ask any other event-related questions in the comments box at the end!
What time does it start?
Guests are invited to arrive any time after 5:30 to enjoy our live entertainment. The program will begin at 6:45 p.m.; for this reason, we ask that you arrive no later than 6:30 p.m..
How long is the event?
The event runs an average of two and a half to three hours.
What should I wear?
The dress-code for this event is business-casual. Please, no jeans.
What is the theme this year?
This year’s theme is the circus!
Will there be food?
Yes! Guests are treated to a delicious three course meal.
What if I have an allergy?
If you have a food allergy, please notify us as soon as possible via e-mail.
Will there be alcohol?
Yes. There will be a cash bar if you desire a beverage with alcohol. Water, juice, coffee, and tea will be provided free of charge.
Are kids allowed?
The event is open to guests of all-ages, provided that they have reserved a ticket online.
I was nominated for an award. Do I have to do anything special?
We ask that all nominees (and their guests) choose a seat in the first three rows, to ensure quick access to the stage if they are chosen as an award winner.
Will there be a photo booth again this year?
Yes! We are pleased to provide a fun circus-themed photo booth for the event! There will also be a 50/50 draw, silent auction, and door prizes.
How do I get to the Glenmore Inn?
The Glenmore Inn is easily accessible by car at 2720 Glenmore Trail SE. If you will be arriving by transit, routes 73 and 302 will also bring you to the hotel. Click here to see the Glenmore Inn on Google Maps.
Nominations are Open!
Do you know someone who strives to create an environment of inclusion? Maybe he or she a teacher pushing for more inclusive classrooms, a business owner who prioritizes diversity when hiring. No matter who they are, any Calgary resident can be nominated for an Inclusion Award!
Since 1996, the DDRC has been recognizing individuals for the contributions they make to create a more inclusive city. The awards are presented at a gala event in September, where the contributions of these outstanding Calgarians are celebrated. With so many people deserving of this recognition, chances are good that someone in your life would be a perfect candidate for nomination!
Nominations are being accepted from now until July 15th for any one of our 14 categories*:
- Community: Inclusive Education Award
- Community: Inclusive Employer Award
- Community: Inclusive Community Award
- Community: Corporate Spirit Award
- Community: Volunteer Spirit Award
- Community: Good Neighbour Award
- Community: Special Achievement Award
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Award of Excellence — Arts and Culture
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Award of Excellence –Career and Community
- People with Developmental Disabilities: Outstanding Self-Advocate Award
- DDRC Employee: Leadership Award
- DDRC Employee:Team Spirit Award
- DDRC Employee:Agency Spirit Award
- DDRC Employee:everyone belongs™ Award
*additional information on each category can be found on the nomination forms.
To view a list of all previous winners, click here.
Nomination forms are available here.
The nomination form is quick and easy, and can be submitted via e-mail or sent to the main office:
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
ATTN: Caitlin Brown
4631 Richardson Way SW
Calgary, AB
T3E 3R9
Check out some of the photos from last year’s event!
Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? There is no more rewarding way to lend a hand than by volunteering for an organization that you are passionate about. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our volunteers to continue being able to provide top-quality programs and services to our clients, and we are currently looking for volunteers for a number of upcoming events:
July 10 (8:00-11:00 am): It’s our annual Stampede Breakfast! We need people to prepare and serve pancakes and sausages, as well as to greet our hungry breakfasters!
August 29 – 31 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm): The DDRC will be running a consession stand at the 2014 Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. We need volunteers to prepare and serve hot dogs, sandwiches, and drinks.
September 25 (6:00 – 9:00 pm): Volunteers are needed for a variety of small roles at the 19th annual Inclusion Awards!
November 21 – 22: It’s casino time! Come lend a hand at one of our biggest fundraising events of the year!
For more information, or to sign up, contact the DDRC’s Volunteer and Development Coordinator Austin Clem.
And the Winners Are…
Congratulations to all of the 2013 Inclusion Award Winners!
Award of Excellence: Jessica Dempsey
Outstanding Self-Advocate Award: Lisa King-Jackman
Inclusive Education Award: Donna Dunn from Mount Royal University
Inclusive Employer Award: Cindy Jay from Dale Carnegie Training
Inclusive Business Award: Trinity Lodge
Inclusive Community Award: Telus Spark & Fluor Communicators
Corporate Spirit Award: Kevin Haughton of Renfrew Insurance
Volunteer Spirit Award: Kevin Kurytnik of the Alberta College of Art and Design
Good Neighbour Award: Carole Skaaning of Ethel M. Johnson School
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sue Wedley
Leadership Award: Caitlin Brown
Team Spirit Award: The Management Team
Organizational Spirit Award: Brooklyn Bruce
Everyone Belongs™ Award: Olena Nolte & Samuel Chu
2013 Inclusion Awards Photo Album
