Service Award Nominations

Service Award Nominations

Each year, the members of People First of Nebraska honor self-advocates and the people who support us with awards. These awards will be are presented at the PFN Awards Banquet on the evening of Saturday, October 15.

* Nominate people you think deserve to be recognized for their hard work and advocacy

* Any People First member can nominate someone

* You or your chapter may nominate more than one person for an award

* You do NOT have to nominate someone for every award

Nominations are due by September 2, 2026

Fill out the nomination form below or download a paper form here

The Ray Loomis Self-Advocate of the Year

This award goes to a Person with a Disability who has who has been a strong advocate for themselves and for other people who experience disability.

Name of Self Advocate you want to Nominate: *

Why do you think should this Self Advocate should receive this award? *

The Sharon Howe Volunteer of the Year

This award goes to a person who has volunteered their time to support People First and people with disabilities. This can be a person with a disability or someone else.

Name of Volunteer you want to nominate: *

Why do you think this volunteer should receive this award? *

The People First Professional of the Year

This award goes to a paid professional that supports and advocates for People First and people with disabilities. They may or may not be a person with a disability.

Name of the Professional you want to Nominate: *

Why do you think this Professional should get this award? *

The Shirley Dean Chapter of the Year

This award goes to the People First chapter that has done the most to advocate for themselves and for People First in the community.

Name the Chapter you want to nominate *

Why do you think they should be the Chapter of the Year? *

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