• Arc Volunteer of the Year
  To honor an individual who gives generously of their time and talents to benefit people with developmental disabilities.
• Arc Teacher of the Year
  To honor a classroom teacher who has demonstrated excellence in teaching students with developmental disabilities.
• Arc Professional Employee of the Year
  To honor an individual who is employed for direct or indirect service to persons with developmental disabilities; whose contribution of time, energy, and creativity has improved the quality of life for individuals served by the nominee (i.e. job coach, community rehabilitation staff, group home staff, teacher’s assistant, respite care provider, school administrator, case manager, social worker)
• Arc Business Partnership Award
  To honor a business that has partnered with The Arc to promote the organization or a program that enhances the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through significant contributions of support, time, or service.
• Arc Distinguished Service Award
  To honor an individual or volunteer organization which has performed an outstanding service on behalf of The Arc and people with developmental disabilities.
• Arc Citizenship Award
  To honor an individual with developmental disabilities for outstanding participation in or contributing to the community.
• Arc Youth Volunteer of the Year
  To honor a local student for giving their time and talents to benefit people with developmental disabilities.
• Arc Sibling of the Year
  To honor a sibling of a person with developmental disabilities for their participation, support, and dedicated service for their brother/sister.
• Arc Pioneer Award
  To honor an individual or business who has pioneered new opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

You may submit your nominee using our online form, below, or download the Nomination Form »

Please copy this form as needed for additional nominations. Return the completed form to The Arc office no later than Monday February 27th! (email, fax, mail).

* The Arc of Gaston County, Attn: Awards Committee, 200 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052 *
Email: arcgaston@bellsouth.net / Fax: 704-864-9464 (please confirm receipt of fax via email to the Arc office)

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• Saturday July 16, 2011.
• Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities and to register to play!»

The 22nd Annual Arc Celebrity Ball Game!
Saturday July 16, 2011
3:30 p.m.
Sims Legion Park
1001 N. Marietta Street
Gastonia, NC 28052

This is an interactive slow-pitch softball game where many citizens with developmental disabilities play along sidewith various members of the community including local celebrities, friends, families, business owners and more! Not only is this a fundraiser, but also a tremendous community awareness event. Through the partnership with the Gastonia Grizzlies, the players and the fans experience a real baseball atmosphere with a few special guests! We hope to see you there! For more information, contact The Arc at ballgame@gastoncountyarc.org.

Register as a sponsor or player today!

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