[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: Call for Nominations – 2026 Tampa Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Awards

[Debbie Malone]

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From: Raquel Pancho <Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net>
Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Subject: Call for Nominations – 2026 Tampa Mayor’s Alliance for Persons
with Disabilities Awards
To:


Good evening,

Each year, I am honored to invite nominations for the * Tampa Mayor’s
Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Awards Ceremony*, which will be held
on *October 23, 2026, at the Fair Oaks Community Center, 3400 E. Louisiana
Ave., Tampa
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/3400+E.+Louisiana+Ave.,+Tampa?entry=gmail&source=g>.*

We invite you to take a few minutes to recognize the individuals,
businesses, and organizations in our community whose efforts exemplify
*inclusion,
accessibility, advocacy, and service to persons with disabilities*.

Please consider nominating:

   - *Businesses* that demonstrate inclusive hiring practices and foster
   welcoming, accessible work environments.
   - *Media professionals* who provide positive, informative, and
   educational coverage of disability-related issues or inclusive and
   educational media products.
   - *Community leaders and advocates* who raise awareness of accessibility
   needs and champion inclusion and equity.
   - *Dedicated volunteers* who generously give their time and talents in
   service to persons with disabilities.

Your nominations provide an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight
on those whose efforts help make Tampa a more accessible, inclusive, and
welcoming community for everyone.

*Nomination Form:  *2026 Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with
Disabilities – Fill out form
<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cwOdjZFctEWQWxL-kYy2KB-0232UArZCudTEOU4AHzBUN1JRUVZUMzVTWFpET0VLNUJUUzYxUVJBOS4u>

*Nomination Deadline: September 28, 2026*

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the outstanding
individuals, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful difference
in the lives of persons with disabilities throughout our community.

Best,






*Raquel Pancho*
*ADA Coordinator, Office of Chief of Staff*
City of Tampa / 306 E. Jackson St. 1st Floor
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/306+E.+Jackson+St.+1st+Floor?entry=gmail&source=g>
East / Tampa, Florida 33602
p: 813-274-3964 <(813)%20274-3964> / e: Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net



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*Debbie Malone*
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<https://nfbflorida.org/chapters-divisions/tampa-bay-chapter> *

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