2020 is the year to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of individuals with disabilities who have persevered and continued to exhibit wonderful work ethic in the midst of the COVID pandemic.  The Heart of Georgia Champion Awards honors individuals with disabilities and their contributions to the workforce in the Heart of Georgia Region.  Nominees can include employees and/or volunteers.  Individuals must reside, work and/or volunteer in one of the following counties in the Heart of Georgia Transition Alliance Region and be a person with a disability.  The service county area includes Bleckley County, Dodge County, Dublin City, Laurens County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Telfair County, Wheeler County, Wilcox County, and Johnson County. Multiple nominations from each county will be received; however, only one champion from each district will be selected to receive the Heart of Georgia Champion Award.  

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Through the Heart of Georgia Champions Awards, we want to make our communities aware of the talents of individuals with disabilities by recognizing the dedicated employees with disabilities and their employers. Please nominate an outstanding Heart of Georgia Champion in your area and help us recognize their abilities while saluting the employers who have encouraged their success.  Please complete the nomination form and the photo/video release form to nominate a Heart of Georgia Champion. Nominations are due by December 15, 2020.   The Champion awards will be held in a virtual format.  After the nominations are submitted, a Heart of Georgia Transition Alliance Member will contact you with further information.