Continuous and dedicated service to NAMRC over time in a variety of service and leadership capacities. Extended exemplary leadership and service to the rehabilitation profession(s). Leadership and involvement, and service and advocacy on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation. VERNON E. HAWKINS PIONEER & LEADERSHIP AWARD: This was established in 2007 and was named after a rehabilitation professional from the District of Columbia, (DC) who in 1969, along with eight other persons, petitioned the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) at its annual conference to address the inequities facing Non- whites in Rehabilitation. His efforts resulted in the establishment of the National Council of Non- White Rehabilitation Workers within NRA, and a permanent seat for the Council representative on the NRA board. Later, as State VR Director for Washington, DC, his leadership and advocacy resulted in the increased involvement of persons of color throughout the field of rehabilitation. CRITERIA Recipients of this award are individuals who demonstrate: Exemplary leadership and advocacy over time on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation. Pioneering efforts on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation, which have made an historical impact on rehabilitation professionals, the clients they serve or the larger rehabilitation community. Demonstrated courage and visibility in "going against the grain" to further a multicultural issue in rehabilitation. National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns 2018 NAMRC AWARDS NOMINATION APPLICATION (Please check one nomination category) Sylvia Walker Education Award Joyce Keener Meritorious Service Award Bobbie Atkins Research Award
Continuous and dedicated service to NAMRC over time in a variety of service and leadership capacities. Extended exemplary leadership and service to the rehabilitation profession(s). Leadership and involvement, and service and advocacy on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation. VERNON E. HAWKINS PIONEER & LEADERSHIP AWARD: This was established in 2007 and was named after a rehabilitation professional from the District of Columbia, (DC) who in 1969, along with eight other persons, petitioned the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) at its annual conference to address the inequities facing Non- whites in Rehabilitation. His efforts resulted in the establishment of the National Council of Non- White Rehabilitation Workers within NRA, and a permanent seat for the Council representative on the NRA board. Later, as State VR Director for Washington, DC, his leadership and advocacy resulted in the increased involvement of persons of color throughout the field of rehabilitation. CRITERIA Recipients of this award are individuals who demonstrate: Exemplary leadership and advocacy over time on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation. Pioneering efforts on behalf of multicultural issues in rehabilitation, which have made an historical impact on rehabilitation professionals, the clients they serve or the larger rehabilitation community. Demonstrated courage and visibility in "going against the grain" to further a multicultural issue in rehabilitation. National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns 2018 NAMRC AWARDS NOMINATION APPLICATION (Please check one nomination category) Sylvia Walker Education Award Joyce Keener Meritorious Service Award Bobbie Atkins Research Award
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