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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame
Launched by the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) in 2005, the SCI Hall of Fame was created to recognize excellence and honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to quality of life and advancements toward a better future for all individuals with spinal cord injury or disease. Participation in the nomination process has been strong, with more than 100 nominees since the program was created.
Emerging Leader Award
In 2006, NSCIA introduced a special award in conjunction with the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame to honor those who are emerging as leaders within the disability community. Nominees for the Emerging Leader Award should exhibit exceptional leadership qualities in a local or regional capacity toward the improvement of opportunities or quality of life for persons living with SCI that may include, but are not limited to, managing others, leading by example, mentoring, transferring knowledge, taking a risk to achieve a desired outcome, delegating tasks in a clear and logical manner, motivating others to strive beyond what they believe can be accomplished, and growing their effort or organization in both size and scope.
Voting Opens for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame™
Voting for the current class of nominees into the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame will be open through 5 p.m. Eastern Time, March 31. NSCIA members will choose the Hall of Fame Inductees in each of 17 categories through online voting. Formed by National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) in 2005, the SCI Hall of Fame celebrates and honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to quality of life and advancements toward a better future for all individuals with spinal cord injury. While you must be an NSCIA member to vote, individual membership is free and open to anyone with an interest in the SCI/D community. Click here to vote.
Less Than One Full Week Left for 2009 SCI Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations for the 2009 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31, 2009. Anyone is eligible to nominate candidates online in any one or more of 17 available categories. Nominations will be vetted and confirmed for completeness and accuracy, and then NSCIA members will choose the 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees in each category through an online voting process. Finalists will be reviewed by a Hall of Fame Selection Committee before the final inductees are announced.
SCI Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2008
The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame class of 2008 was honored this past Monday, Nov. 17 at the 4th annual SCI Hall of Fame induction ceremony and gala at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, La.
NSCIA Reschedules 2008 SCI Hall of Fame Gala and Related Meetings
National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) has rescheduled the 4th annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame Gala and induction ceremony to the evening of November 17, at the Contemporary Art Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA. Building a Culture of Preparedness...Including Everyone, a town hall meeting on disaster preparedness and featuring a keynote address by Lt. Gen. Russel Honore (U.S. Army Ret.), Commander Joint Task Force Katrina, will now be held from 10:30 am to 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 18, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA. Online registration is open and includes information on discounted hotel rooms and local transportation.
Member Voting is Open for 2008 SCI Hall of Fame™
Rockville, MD – Member voting is now open for the 4th Annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame, giving NSCIA members the opportunity to choose the 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees in each of 17 categories through an online member-only voting process. Formed by NSCIA in 2005, the SCI Hall of Fame was created to celebrate and honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to quality of life and advancements toward a better future for all individuals with spinal cord injury. Click here to vote.
Today is the Last Day to Nominate Someone for the 2008 SCI Hall of Fame!
In response to a large influx of inquiries about the 2008 SCI Hall of Fame nominations process on what was scheduled to be the final day of the nominating process, NSCIA has extended the deadline for submission of nominations until 5 pm Eastern Time, Friday, June 27 as part of the organization's efforts to be as inclusive as possible. Anyone is eligible to nominate candidates online in any one or more of 17 available categories, including three new categories (Military, International and Direct Provider) and NSCIA’s Emerging Leader Award. NSCIA members choose the 2008 Hall of Fame inductees through online voting and inductees will be announced at the 4th annual SCI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala this fall in New Orleans on September 25, 2008, at the Contemporary Art Center Warehouse. This year’s SCI Hall of Fame is sponsored in part by the Medtronic Foundation, the AT&T Foundation, Motorola and Acorda Therapeutics.
SCI Hall of Fame Nominations Due June 20
Nominations for the 2008 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame are now being accepted now through 5 pm Eastern, Friday, June 20. Anyone is eligible to nominate candidates online in any one or more of 17 available categories. Nominations will be vetted and confirmed for completeness and accuracy, and then NSCIA members choose the 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees in each category through an online voting process. Finalists will be reviewed by a the Hall of Fame Selection Committee before the final inductees are announced at the 4th annual SCI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala this fall in New Orleans on September 25, 2008.
Take a Virtual Walk through the 2007 SCI Hall of Fame Gala
If you missed the recent 3rd annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Hall of Fame gala and induction ceremony (or were there, but want to see it again), visit at www.myspace.com/nscia where friends of NSCIA share comments and messages, and network with each other. And don't forget to check out the SCI Hall of Fame Photo Gallery.