This years International Day of People with Disability Awards will be held 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, by giving out awards.
If you know someone who makes a big difference to the disability community, nominate them now!
There are five awards this year:
Outstanding Young Person With Disability - under 25
For a person with disability under 25 who has achieved something special
They might have:
- Made a difference to others in their community.
- Done something great at their workplace, school, sport or in another area of life.
Think about 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,
They might have:
- Made a difference to others,
- 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,
- How they help the person make their own choices
- How they help the person 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:
- How well they listen to people,
- How well they meet their individual needs,
- How well they provide choice and help people take part in their community
- How well they achieve their goals.
Excellence in Advocacy & Inclusion
Open to anyone – including people with disability, family members, support people, organisations, businesses and services.
They might have:
- Helped make things more inclusive for people with disability
- Helped create positive change.
Nominate the outstanding people in your life, make sure they know how much of a difference they make!
Nominations close 23 November 2026.
This event is brought to you by Katherine Town Council, NT Friendship and Support, Step Out and NT Respite Care Plus.