Nominations Open: 2025 Mel Hebb Hourglass Action Awards:
Let's celebrate accessibility champions in Richmond County!
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) invites you to submit nominations for the 2025 Mel Hebb Hourglass Action Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the lives of persons with disabilities. These awards honor individuals, organizations, and communities making a real difference!
Award Categories:
🔹 Community Action Award – Recognizing communities creating inclusive opportunities.
🔹 Exceptional Service Award – Honoring organizations or members going beyond their mandate.
🔹 Encore Award – Celebrating individuals with disabilities who give back.
🔹 Access Award – Recognizing those improving accessibility beyond legal requirements.
🔹 Andre McConnell Award – Honoring dedicated public service champions.
🔹 Youth Champion Award – Celebrating young leaders raising awareness for accessibility.
These prestigious awards first launched in 1992, were renamed in honor of Mel Hebb, a true advocate for accessibility and inclusion.
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominations are now open till March 21st , 2025. Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate accessibility leaders in our community.
For more details and to submit your nomination visit https://nsleo.com/initiatives/mel-hebb-awards/