THE LEROY F. SAUNDERS AWARD GUIDELINES
The Oklahoma Council of the
Blind instituted the LeRoy Saunders award in 2002. This award is in honor of Mr. Leroy Saunders
who has contributed a lifetime of dedicated effort in promoting the abilities
of individuals who are blind and to improve their quality of life. His
professional endeavors expanded employment opportunities for Oklahomans who are
blind. His national advocacy role through active participation in the American
Council of the Blind and the President's Committee For
Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled exemplifies his
lifelong achievements in the field of blindness.
The guidelines for
nominations are as follows:
Nominees for this
prestigious award should demonstrate extraordinary effort in promoting
employment and advocacy activities, which promotes the abilities of Oklahomans
who are blind.
1. Any person employed and/or residing within
the State of Oklahoma is eligible. The award may be made posthumously provided
that death has not taken place more than twelve months prior to the nomination.
2. Persons nominated for the award should be considered
carefully.
The person must have made
some outstanding contribution to services in the field of work for the blind.
The nominee should be selected solely on merit and performance. Any member of OCB in the state is eligible to
submit the name of a nominee.
3. Nominations shall be submitted on a form
provided by the awards committee (also found on the OCB website) and supporting
statements should adequately justify the person's nomination.
4. A person who has retired or resigned from
his employment or volunteer services may be nominated provided that they have
left within five years of nomination.
LEROY F. SAUNDERS AWARD
FORM
NAME OF NOMINEE:
ADDRESS:
REASON FOR NOMINATION (use
more space if necessary):
NOMINATED BY:
All nominations must be
submitted either by mail or e-mail to the Chair of the Awards Committee no
later than 30 days prior to the OCB State Convention.