To commemorate their 175th birthday, RAD, the oldest organisation for Deaf people in England, has opened nominations for their Birthday Honours Awards.
Comprising nine categories, the awards celebrate 175 years of Deaf history, culture and language, acknowledging the following areas; Deaf research, Preservation of Deaf history, Deaf business, young people, role models, Deaf clubs, Deaf aware businesses and outstanding contributions within the Deaf community.
To nominate an individual or an organisation, just visit: www.royaldeafawards.org.uk.
Nominations can be made via an online form or by a signed video from 31st July to 12 noon Friday 13th November 2015.
For more information, click here.
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Posted on August 25, 2015 by Editor