NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 DIEHARD Awards

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve community supports for individuals with disabilities?  Do they support self-determination?  Nominate them for a Diehard Award in one of the following two categories: 

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCATE and SELF-ADVOCATE/GRASSROOTS ADVOCATE

A Diehard is a person who has made a significant contribution to the advocacy work here in Wisconsin. A diehard is someone with a strong commitment to community integration and self-determination. Diehards go above and beyond to make sure everyone is counted.

Awards will be presented at the Self-Determination Conference on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center Wisconsin Dells.   (during dinner)

Nomination Forms must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

Nomination Form Link: https://shorturl.at/bFsT8