Nomination - International Day of People with Disability Awards 2026

This years International Day of People with Disability falls on Thursday 3rd December, and we are celebrating in style!

We are looking forward to recognising all the great people in Katherine who are part of the disability community, and work every day to make Katherine a better place. 

If you know someone who makes a big difference to the disability community, nominate them now!

This years awards include:

  • Outstanding Young Person With Disability - under 25
    For a person with disability under 25 who has achieved something special, made a difference to others, or contributed to their community, workplace, education, sport or other area of life. Think about what they have achieved and the positive impact they have had.

  • Outstanding Person With Disability - 25 or over
    For a person with disability aged 25 or over who has achieved something special, made a difference to others, or contributed to their community or wider society. Think about what they have achieved and the positive impact they have had.

  • Outstanding Support Person
    For someone who goes above and beyond to support a person with disability. They might be a family member, friend, colleague, carer or someone else. Think about how they help the person live the life they want, make their own choices and feel valued and supported.

  • Outstanding Service Provider
    For a service, organisation or business that makes a real difference to people with disability. Think about how well they listen to people, meet their individual needs, provide choice and help people take part in their community and achieve their goals.
  • Excellence in Advocacy & Inclusion
    Open to anyone – including people with disability, family members, support people, organisations, businesses and services. For someone who has helped make things more inclusive, accessible or fair for people with disability, challenged barriers, raised awareness or helped create positive change.

Nominate the outstanding people in your life, make sure they know how much of a difference they make!

This event is brought to you by Katherine Town Council and NT Friendship and Support.