Nominate an Exceptional Employer!

By Director Barbara Palmer

APD and its partners are looking for outstanding Florida employers with a history of hiring people with disabilities. We want to recognize exceptional businesses from around the state who are committed to employing people with disabilities. We hope you will nominate an Exceptional Employer so they may be considered for this prestigious award. The companies who ultimately win will be recognized for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to hiring individuals with disabilities. Click here to nominate an employer. The nomination deadline is Friday, August 24.

The employer recognition event will be held Thursday, October 4, in Tallahassee at City Hall, 300 South Adams Street. This free public event will be held in the Tallahassee City Commission Chambers beginning at 8:30 a.m. At the event, there will be informational displays, refreshments, and presenters emphasizing the importance of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Both individuals with disabilities and the employers who hire them will share inspiring stories.

Feel free to share this information with others who may be aware of great employers. Click here for a list of past winners.

Please mark your calendar for our October 4 event. I hope to see you there!