The National Disability Awards are open. Please nominate a person or an organisation in this area who deserves to be acknowledged. Nominations for the 2010 National Disability Awards close on 16 July 2010.

Nominations are open to people with a disability who have achieved something remarkable or made a significant contribution to their community, and people within their community who have contributed to the disability sector. The National Disability Awards are part of the Australian Government's celebration of International Day of People with Disability.

The 2010 Award categories are: Minister's Lifelong Achievement Award; Young Disability Challenge Award; Business Award; Local Government Award; Social Inclusion Award; and Accessible Housing Award. For details on these, please see the website below. For instance, the Local Government Award is for local government authorities who have succeeded in implementing substantial changes to improve physical, social, economic and cultural access and inclusion for people with disability and their families.

Nominations close Friday 16 July 2010

For more information on the Awards or to nominate someone for a National Disability Award click here or phone 1800 440 385.