Tempe is accepting nominations for the Mayor’s All-Abilities Awards that celebrates the people and businesses who make Tempe a better place for those with disabilities.

This is the 34th year of the celebration, which received a name change this year from the Disability Awards to the All-Abilities Awards, a city release explained. 

Rachel Gomez of the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Concerns also explained the reason behind the name change in the release.

“Tempe is a diverse, inter-abled community, where with continued conversations and enhancements we ensure an individual’s abilities do not determine their access to all Tempe offers. These awards recognize the ways our citizens of varied abilities use their strengths, time and gifts to ensure Tempe is an accessible, enriching community for all,” Gomez said. 

“Everyone has special talents and abilities that should be celebrated for their uniqueness and not their differences,” said Irene Mochel, chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Concerns.

You can submit nominations to recognize businesses, agencies, educators, students and other people who demonstrate advocacy and achievements for this annual awards event here.   

The deadline for nominations is Monday, Mar. 6.

Those chosen for awards will be honored at the April 4 celebration at Tempe Center for the Arts. You can RSVP from now until March 29 for your seat at the ceremony.

For questions, contact Ginny Belousek at 480-350-8979 or via email at Ginny_Belousek@tempe.gov.