<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Raquel Pancho</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 9:18\u202fPM<br>Subject: Call for Nominations \u2013 2026 Tampa Mayor\u2019s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Awards<br>To: <br></div><br><br><div class="msg-3722502404847332449">
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<p class="m_6927535095224372730isselectedend">Good evening,<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_6927535095224372730isselectedend">Each year, I am honored to invite nominations for the <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Tampa Mayor\u2019s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Awards Ceremony</span></strong>, which will be held on
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">October 23, 2026, at the Fair Oaks Community Center, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/3400+E.+Louisiana+Ave.,+Tampa?entry=gmail&source=g">3400 E. Louisiana Ave., Tampa</a>.</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_6927535095224372730isselectedend">We invite you to take a few minutes to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community whose efforts exemplify
<b>inclusion, accessibility, advocacy, and service to persons with disabilities</b>.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Please consider nominating:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span>Businesses</span></b><span> that demonstrate inclusive hiring practices and foster welcoming, accessible work environments.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<b><span>Media professionals</span></b><span> who provide positive, informative, and educational coverage of disability-related issues or inclusive and educational media products.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<b><span>Community leaders and advocates</span></b><span> who raise awareness of accessibility needs and champion inclusion and equity.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<b><span>Dedicated volunteers</span></b><span> who generously give their time and talents in service to persons with disabilities.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Nomination Form:
</b><span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cwOdjZFctEWQWxL-kYy2KB-0232UArZCudTEOU4AHzBUN1JRUVZUMzVTWFpET0VLNUJUUzYxUVJBOS4u" target="_blank"><span class="m_6927535095224372730MsoSmartlink">2026 Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with
Disabilities \u2013 Fill out form</span></a></span><b><span><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="m_6927535095224372730isselectedend"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Nomination Deadline: September 28, 2026</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_6927535095224372730isselectedend">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p>Best,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<strong>Raquel Pancho</strong><br>
<strong>ADA Coordinator, Office of Chief of Staff</strong><br>
City of Tampa / <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/306+E.+Jackson+St.+1st+Floor?entry=gmail&source=g">306 E. Jackson St. 1st Floor</a> East / Tampa, Florida 33602<br>
p: <a href="tel:(813)%20274-3964" value="+18132743964" target="_blank">813-274-3964</a> / e: <a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net" target="_blank">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a><br><br>
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