Anne Sullivan was a gifted teacher of Helen Keller. Helen was blind and deaf, and Anne taught her how to communicate and read Braille. This award is named after these individuals who worked together to illuminate and advocate a pathway for people with disabilities.
The National Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees with Disabilities (NCFAED) welcomes nominations for the annual Keller Sullivan Award. The nomination period is now open through October 4th, 2024. With the deadline approaching, we encourage you to submit a nomination to highlight our exceptional managers, contractors, individuals, or teams who support inclusion, accessibility, and the FAA mission. Together, we can work to build a more inclusive work environment by helping people with disabilities.
The nominee must possess these characteristics:
- Promotes equal opportunity by assisting the FAA in the recruitment, selection, promotion, retention, and career enhancement of people with disabilities.
- Serves as a focal point and liaison between management and employees, as a bridge between other groups by being a voice for people with disabilities.
- Provides information and serves as a resource regarding accessibility issues that impact people with disabilities.
- Align internal and external organizations concerning the advancement of people with disabilities to stimulate positive change in the FAA work environment, thereby attracting future generations of employees with disabilities to consider the FAA as an employer.
Keller Sullivan Nomination Form
To nominate someone, visit Keller-Sullivan Award – National Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees with Disabilities (NCFAED). For more information about this award, please contact Nathan McCoy at (405) 954-9192.
