DIDD is seeking submissions recognize businesses, employers, and state agencies that make efforts that go beyond legal requirements related to the recruitment, hiring, advancement and retention of people with disabilities in the State of Tennessee. The deadline to make recommendations for their annual Tennessee Employment First Inclusive Employer Award is August 15.

Award criteria are:

• Outstanding contributions and practices that improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

• The business/employer must provide competitive and integrated employment for people with disabilities.

• The nominated establishment has no adverse decisions by a court, Administrative Review Board (ARB), Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), or the TN Human Rights Commission related to violations of Section 503, EO 11246, VEVRAA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the last three years.

Submissions can be made here from August 1-15. Feel free to reach out with any questions by emailing Sundi Wright.