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Mayor and committee honor disability advocates and programs at awards ceremony
Summary
The Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns and Mayor David Holt honored recipients of the 2025 committee awards, recognizing city employees, organizations, media and an advocate for contributions to disability inclusion.
The Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns and Mayor David Holt presented a series of awards in council chambers recognizing local individuals and organizations working on disability access and inclusion.
Awards announced and recipients: - 2025 Public Personnel Employee Award: Steven Brooks, program coordinator for adaptive recreation (Parks Department). Council cited his leadership in adaptive programs and work to keep programs accessible and low‑cost. - 2025 Inclusivity Award: Sooner Success and the Supporting Minorities with Disabilities Coalition, recognized for community events that blended culture and inclusion. - Pam Henry Media Award: Valentina Gutierrez, director of the short documentary Blend Ability, which highlights an inclusive coffee shop employment model. - Don Davis Advocacy Award (highest honor from the committee): Nancy Ward, noted for her national advocacy and longtime disability rights work.
Committee members and the mayor praised nominees’ contributions to accessibility, inclusion and community advocacy. Several recipients offered brief remarks.
