Explorer Award

 The Explorer Award is given annually to a PossAbilities consumer who has excelled in his/her job or volunteer role.  Two awards will be given.  Things to consider when looking at excellence in individual achievement:

      v   Overall performance and attitude on the job (paid or volunteer).

v   Advancement and growth on the job; expanded duties or hours, raises, etc.

v   Has taken an active role in becoming less dependent on PossAbilities for support.

v   Has made an exceptional effort to fit in well with co-workers; being part of a team.

v   Has grown and flourished in work-related and personal areas; increased social activity, 

     overall attitude, friendships, confidence, etc.

Guide Award

 The Guide Award is given annually to an exceptional co-worker from a business that employs a PossAbilities consumer.  This award will be presented to a co-worker who has made a special effort to work closely with a supported employee to help him/her to become part of the team.  A second award will go to an employee at a local business who has provided friendship and assistance to a consumer.  Considerations will be given to:

      v   Co-worker that has initiated the effort to provide support on the job.

v   Co-worker’s involvement has enabled the supported employee to decrease dependence on

     PossAbilities staff.

v   Co-worker has provided support for social opportunities outside of work.

v   Overall increased quality of life for the supported employees can be partly attributed to the

involvement of the co-worker.

v   Employee has provided assistance and support to consumer.

Summit Award

The Summit Award is given annually to a business that has made an exceptional overall effort at participating in our Supported Employment program.  This award will be given to a business that has proven to be an outstanding employer in a number of areas.  A second award will go to an organization that has provided community support and friendship to individuals. Considerations will be given to:

      v   Wages, benefits, etc. (growth of job duties, raises, and benefit options

v   Willingness to provide needed accommodations

v   Includes supported employees as part of the team.

v   Willingness to provide the majority of support needed by the employee

v   Level of participation in areas outside employment; public relations for PossAbilities, positive referral source, involvement in events, sponsorships, etc.

v   Extends a hand of friendship and community support through volunteerism.

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Explorer Award

Guide Award

Summit Award