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Annual Awards Celebration
This year Stone Belt celebrates 50 years of improving lives and building the community. It is largely because of the valuable contributions made by clients, staff, volunteers and community partners that Stone Belt remains at the forefront of our field. Join us in celebrating the tremendous successes of the Stone Belt community.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Catered Reception @ 4:30 pm
AWARDS @ 5:30 pm
Bloomington High School North Auditorium
3901 North Kinser Pike, Bloomington
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For Further Information Contact:
Amy Jackson, Development Director
812.332.2168, ext. 314 • ajackson@stonebelt.org
Award Categories
The Self-Determination Award
CLIENT: An individual who has demonstrated self-determination, leading to an increase in choice and responsibility.
STAFF: An individual who has supported a client to achieve self-determination, leading to the client having increased choice and responsibility.
The Empowered Learning Award
CLIENT: An individual who, through gaining new knowledge or skills, has increased their quality of life and has expanded their opportunities.
STAFF: An individual who has: supported a client in gaining new knowledge or skills; or taken the initiative to gain new knowledge or skills; or has supported a staff member to gain new knowledge or skills.
The Outstanding Contributions Award
CLIENT: An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the community with his/her own gifts, skills and talents.
STAFF: An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the agency with his/her own gifts, skills and talents.
The Home Life Award
CLIENT: An individual who has demonstrated that he/she has taken an active role in designing his/her home life.
STAFF: An individual who has insured that client home supports are both flexible and individually tailored, and also meet the wants and needs of the residents.
The Positive Supports Award
CLIENT: An individual who has: utilized postive supports; or provided his/her peers with positive supports to help them overcome challenges or achieve goals.
STAFF: An individual who has: helped clients overcome challenges or achieve goals; or provided an employee with support; or provided support to the overall effectiveness of the agency.
The Employment Award
CLIENT: An individual who has experienced success in community and/or Stone Belt manufacturing employment.
STAFF: An individual who has fostered greater employment opportunities for clients; or who supports clients in their current employment experiences; or who supports Stone Belt employees in demonstrating best practices.
The Quality of Life Award
CLIENT: An individual who has built personal relationships outside of the agency that have positively impacted his/her life.
STAFF: An individual who has ensured that relationships are built among and between clients and their communities.
Community Partner Award
This award is presented to an individual or organization (including service organizations, members of the media or legislature, additional service providers for individuals with disabilities, or others) for their partnerships with Stone Belt in supporting people with disabilities in their efforts to be independent, active members of our community.
Outstanding Volunteer
This award is presented to an individual volunteer or group of volunteers who have made the most outstanding contribution in the lives of clients or to the agency as a whole during the previous year.
Visionary Leadership Award
This award is presented to a Stone Belt employee in a supervisory or management position who embodies the spirit of Stone Belt's mission, empowers those around him/her, has made exceptional contributions toward Stone Belt's Leadership agenda, and has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help clients, staff, or the community.
Steve Warren Hero Award
This award is presented to a Stone Belt employee or client who took truly heroic actions that saved somebody’s life. It was named in honor of Steve Warren, a Stone Belt staff member who was responsible for a very expedient decision that ultimately saved a client’s life.
Elbert Johns Self-Advocacy Award
This award is presented to a client who has demonstrated commitment to advocating for him/herself to receive supports needed for success in life. This award was named to honor the memory of Elbert Johns, the second Executive Director of Stone Belt, who believed in the essential value of preparing individuals to advocate for their needs and wants.
Thomas Middleton Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a high level of compassion, caring, and volunteerism. This award was named in memory of Thomas Middleton, a physician who gave generously of his time and talent to Stone Belt. People selected for thsi award art truly special. They have donated significant time and talent to Stone Belt and its clients over an extended period.