Nominations sought for annual Donald Sykes Award

Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others.

Eligible nominees will be honored at a reception tentatively scheduled for Oct. 22. October is Disabilities Awareness Month.

The award is named in memory of the former chairman of the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board and an active community advocate.

Nominees must be Atlantic County residents and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. All submitted nominations will be reviewed for eligibility by members of the Disability Advisory Board. Nominees should be exemplary citizens who generously give of themselves to make Atlantic County a better place. Individuals of all ages may be nominated.

Nominations may be submitted online through Sept. 9.

For further information, contact Alyson Bakley, ADA Program Monitor at bakley_alyson@aclink.org or call 609-645-7700 ext. 4386 (TTY use NJ Relay, 1-800-852-7899).