Our nominations window has closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. We look forward to announcing the recipients in early April!
Winners will be recognized at
Starbridge’s Community Awards honor people and organizations creating positive change in the lives of people who have disabilities. At Starbridge, we partner with people who have disabilities, their families, and those who support them to realize fulfilling possibilities in education, employment, health, and community living.
Through these awards, we seek to shine the spotlight on remarkable candidates throughout the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes areas. We value diversity and welcome nominations from diverse communities. Together, we can transform communities to include everyone.
Community Award Categories
Advocacy Award
Given to a person – with or without disabilities – who demonstrates the power of advocacy to make a positive change in their own life (if they are a self-advocate) or on behalf of people who have disabilities
Inclusion Award
Given to a person – with or without disabilities – or organization for their efforts to create or promote inclusive opportunities for people who have disabilities
Rising Star Award
Given to a person – with or without disabilities – who is a youth, student, or professional in their first five years of a career, and who embodies our founders’ drive to empower people who have disabilities
Thank you for helping us to recognize outstanding people and organizations in our community!