The New Trier Township Office is currently accepting nominations from the community for the Superior Service Award for Service to Persons with Disabilities. The Superior Service Award was established in 2000, and New Trier Township and the Township Committee on Disabilities have offered this award annually ever since in order to recognize and honor individuals and organizations committed to the needs of persons with disabilities. The nomination form can be downloaded from the Township Website at www.newtriertownship.com or picked up from Community Services Administrator Brian Leverenz at the Township Office. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, 2013 at the Township Office, 739 Elm Street, Winnetka from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Township Superior Service Award criteria recognizes an individual or organization for efforts that go above and beyond their normal job duties and responsibilities in providing contributions and advocacy efforts of a significant nature on behalf of persons with disabilities living in New Trier Township; helping to make a positive and significant difference in the lives of persons with disabilities living in the Township; making substantial efforts at inclusion or integration of persons with disabilities into the life of the community and/or their respective organization; or showing leadership in helping implement the Americans with Disabilities Act in New Trier Township. Persons or organizations nominated need not live or be located in the Township, but their efforts must have made a significant impact on Township persons with disabilities.

New Trier Township and the Township Committee on Disabilities are committed to educating the community about the needs of persons with disabilities, advocating on behalf of persons with disabilities, and making efforts at enhancing their self-sufficiency and quality of life. The Committee on Disabilities reviews all Superior Service Award nominations and makes recommendations to the Township Board of Trustees, who has final approval of awards.

Completed nomination forms should be returned to Brian Leverenz, Community Services Administrator, New Trier Township, 739 Elm Street, Winnetka. Forms may also be faxed to 847.446.1743 or emailed to bleverenz@newtriertownship.com. Please direct questions to Brian Leverenz at 847.446.8203.