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The Spirit of Kim Unsung Hero Award: Nominations Accepted through September 5th!

Written by GCDD on .

The Spirit of Kim Unsung Hero Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates selfless service to Georgia's intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) community. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD). The recipient of this award will embody the generous and dedicated spirit of GCDD's late Office Manager Kim Person who passed away suddenly in July 2023.

Kim PersonAward Eligibility

Eligible nominees are employees, volunteers, self-advocates, family advocates, or anyone who demonstrates selfless service to Georgia's I/DD community and who have made an impact, preferably behind-the-scenes, to advance GCDD’s mission to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for the wide spectrum of diverse people/persons with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in their communities.

GCDD staff and members cannot be nominated for this award.

Who may nominate a Spirit of Kim Unsung Hero?

Self-nominators, organizations, and community members. Anyone can submit a nomination form.

How can I submit a nomination?

GCDD will accept nominations three ways:

  • Complete the online Google nomination form and submit it electronically.
  • Download the nomination form and email it to . The form is available in Word and PDF. 
  • Submit your nomination by phone at 470-366-5734. Those who would like to use this nomination method will need to answer all the questions listed on the nomination form during the call.

All nominations are due to GCDD by 11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2025.

Do you have questions about nominating someone for the Spirit of Kim Unsung Hero Award? Email us at .

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