Awards

The Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities is accepting nominations for four awards. Nominations must be submitted no later than March 29, 2024.

Exemplary Advocate Award for Faculty/Staff

Presented to an NIU faculty or staff member with an outstanding record of service and/or leadership to persons with disabilities for the current academic year.

Exemplary Advocate Award for Community Partner

Presented to a community partner with an outstanding record of service and/or leadership to persons with disabilities for the current academic year.

Gregory Long, Ph.D., Award for Excellence in Service and Leadership

This award honors NIU students who have demonstrated leadership, advocacy and awareness for persons with disabilities.

Together Forward Award

Presented to an NIU faculty or staff member who has demonstrated leadership, advocacy and awareness for persons with disabilities throughout the course of the student's college career.

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