From the team
Attitude Awards
18 Aug 2008
Thank you for your request for tickets to the great inaugural event, THE ATTITUDE AWARDS.
As a first time event this has evolved and without advertising, all tickets have at this been purchased, making this a SOLD OUT event.
This year the Attitude production team is launching a major new initiative – the Attitude Awards – that seek to honour the outstanding achievements of ordinary New Zealanders who have disabilities – men and women who have excelled in business, sport and life.
The awards are being developed in conjunction with Parafed Auckland and will be presented at a black tie event on December 3, 2008 – World Disability Day. The event has the support of the Minister of Disability Issues the Hon. Ruth Dyson and the Mayor of Auckland City John Banks. Dame Susan Devoy has given her personal support, as has Judy Bailey.
We will be calling for nominations in the following categories:
Attitude Enterprise Award - Sponsored by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
This award aims to recognise an individual, team, organisation or company whose activities, innovation and achievements have improved the lives of persons with a disability and/or their families.
Attitude Sportsman Award - Sponsored by Invacare
This will be awarded to the athlete whose level of achievement in 2008 represented excellence in sport at the highest level.
Attitude Sportswoman Award - Sponsored by Invacare
This will be awarded to the athlete whose level of achievement in 2008 represented excellence in sport at the highest level.
Attitude Youth Award - Sponsored by The Wayne Francis Charitable Trust
This recognises and rewards outstanding young New Zealanders with a disability aged 12 to 24 years
Attitude ACC Employer Award
This will be awarded to an organization that demonstrates their support, commitment & innovative approaches to employee’s with disabilities throughout their organization
Attitude Community Award - Sponsored by New Zealand Relay
This will be awarded for the outstanding contribution made by an individual (either from an organization or from within a family) to a member or members of the disability community of New Zealand
Attitude Arts Award – Sponsored by Air New Zealand
This will be awarded for outstanding achievement in the arts.
Attitude Spirit Award - Sponsored by Southern Cross Healthcare
This will be awarded to an individual who epitomises the positive spirit that we seek to promote through the Attitude TV series.
The event will be televised as a special episode of Attitude but Close Up (TV One) has also committed to covering the build up, finalists and the event itself.
One of the eight category winners will also be chosen to receive the Attitude ACC Supreme Award. This will be someone whose accomplishments are truly inspiring, and who acts as a beacon highlighting the possibilities available to people with a disability.
