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Nominations Now Open for Disability Awards and Recognition Event

Image of three award statues in the shape of a Phoenix bird with a gold base. They are sitting on a black table with a glowing screen in the background.

June 25, 2026

Equal Opportunity

The Equal Opportunity Department and the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues (MCDI) are calling for nominations for the annual Disability Awards and Recognition Event (D.A.R.E).

The award ceremony honors exceptional individuals, organizations, and businesses that have exemplified the lives of individuals with disabilities. D.A.R.E recognizes those who have made a commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents and communities of Phoenix.

Award categories include:

  • Architectural Award
  • Nonprofit Award
  • Business Award
  • Community Service Award
  • Outstanding Educator Award
  • Det. Olsen Lifetime Achievement Award

Submit your nomination today! Deadline to submit is July 31, 2026.

View last year’s event and honorees.

To learn more about the event and the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues, visit phoenix.gov/mcdi.