The Viscardi Center is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards! The Awards recognize exemplary leaders with disabilities who carry on the spirit and legacy of our founder, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. — a premier advocate who implemented groundbreaking employment and education programs that continue to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Since 2013, the Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards have drawn nominations from cities throughout the U.S. and countries around the world. Nominations have included individuals with a wide range of disabilities from academia, entertainment, health care, sports, government, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Read about past HVAA recipients.
The 2022 Selection Committee is proud to introduce a new co-chair—Victoria Arlen, ESPN On-Air Personality and Paralympic Gold Medalist. For the tenth consecutive year, it will also be co-chaired Sherwood “Woody” Goldberg, Esq., Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Emeritus Civilian Aide to the U.S. Secretary of the Army. View the complete list of 2022 Selection Committee members.
The deadline for submissions is September 9, 2022. Submit your nomination here.