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Fifth annual ICE Awards presented
The fifth annual Inclusive Employment (ICE) Awards winners have been officially announced, recognizing outstanding employers who have significantly contributed to creating inclusive workplaces for individuals with disabilities. The community voting selected the winners and represented excellence in their respective categories.
The winners in each category are as follows:
Accessibility Award: Blade Runners Shredding Services
Authentic Leader Award: Safeway Cranbrook
Community Mentor Award: The Paw Shop
Emboldened Visionary Award: Home Depot Cranbrook
Innovative Career Builder Award: Stonefire Pizzeria
“We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of this year’s ICE Awards,” said [Zach Johnson]. “Their dedication and commitment to inclusive employment have made a profound impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. We commend their efforts and hope that their success will inspire more organizations to embrace diversity and create inclusive workplaces.
“We also would like to say an enormous thank you to those organizations who sponsored and made this event possible: The Paw Shop, Sidekicks Stickers, R.W Anderson Contracting, Nexus Community Support Society, Kootenay Friends of Realm, the Cranbrook Food Bank, and Rotary at Work.”
The ICE Awards, presented by REALM Services Inc., aim to celebrate and promote the importance of inclusive employment practices. By recognizing employers who prioritize diversity and inclusion, the ICE Awards strive to create a more accessible and inclusive society for everyone.
Find more information about the ICE Awards and the winners in each category.
REALM Services Inc. EST, in 2003, is an organization that promotes inclusive employment and fosters a more inclusive society. Through various initiatives and programs, REALM Services Inc. works collaboratively with employers, individuals with disabilities, and community partners to create equal opportunities and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Lead image: The fifth annual ICE Awards were held at Key City Theatre. Photos courtesy Right on Photography
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