Come and join ACT Down Syndrome Association as we host a special event to celebrate the achievements of people with Down syndrome and to acknowledge the support provided by community groups, businesses or individuals.
Several awards will be presented on the night with presentations, music and dancing and a fabulous 3 course meal.
Buy your tickets now to join in the festivities!
When: Friday 31st March 2023, 6:00pm
Where: Olympus Room, Hellenic Club Woden
Attire: Cocktail
Purchase of tickets will close on Thursday, 16th March 2023 at 11:30pm (AEST).
Nominations:
If you or someone you know is living with Down syndrome and has achieved something significant this year, consider submitting a nomination for an Alderson Award.
Please nominate by downloading the forms via the buttons below, filling these out, and return be the following methods:
Email: admin@actdsa.org.au
Post: PO Box 717, MAWSON ACT 2607
Or drop in to the office!
Nominations close 8th March 2023.
The achievement can be something that is significant to a person’s life. Examples of a significant achievement include (but are not limited to):
0-12 Years Old:
Tying their shoes by themselves, starting school, receiving an award at school or other extracurricular activity, learning to walk, or saying their first word.
13-17 Years Old:
Finishing school or achieving a good school report, confidently catching public transport, learning how to play a new sport or instrument, getting a job or volunteering for an organisation.
18+ Years Old:
Finishing school or achieving a good school report, confidently catching public transport, learning how to play a new sport or instrument, getting a job or volunteering for an organisation
Community:
This category is open to the wider ACT Community. Examples of nominations can be for providing meaningful employment to a person with Down Syndrome, providing work experience or volunteering opportunities to a person with Down Syndrome, providing education or training to a person with Down Syndrome, their families, friends, or support people.