The Accessibility Excellence Awards honor individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses in Belleville that go above and beyond legislated requirements to improve access for persons with disabilities.
These awards shine a spotlight on local champions—those who actively provide, support, and advocate for enhanced accessibility within our community. Nominations are open to those who demonstrate exceptional commitment across a range of areas.
Submissions will be reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Committee under the following categories:
Built Environment, Customer Service, Education, Employment, Information & Communication and Transportation
There are three award categories:
- Individual/group
- Not-for-profit
- For-profit/business
Mayor Neil Ellis and Committee Chair Councillor Barbara Enright-Miller were pleased to recognize this year’s award winners:
- John Cairns – Individual/Group
- Colleen Demille – Individual/Group
- Chelsea Cole – Individual/Group
- Army, Navy and Air Force Duke of Edinburgh Unit 201 – Not-For-Profit
- Community Learning Alternatives – Not-For-Profit
- Quinte Youth Unlimited – Not-For-Profit
- Bell Canada Quinte Mall – For-Profit/Commercial
- The Dugout Grill – For-Profit/Commercial
- Galaxy Cinemas Belleville – For-Profit/Commercial
- HockeyStickMan – For-Profit/Commercial
- Dr. Christopher Bardwell Quinte Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic – For-Profit/Commercial
- September Salon – For-Profit/Commercial
Thank you to all who submitted a nomination and congratulations to the winners of a 2025 Accessibility Excellence Award!!
Read More About the 2025 Accessibility Excellence Awards
Nominations focusing on more than one of the disabilities recognized by The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (S.O. 2005, c. 11) are encouraged |
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Award Criteria |
As part of the application process, nominees will be asked to identify the area(s) that their nominee’s work best reflects:
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Contact
Alternative formats for the application are available by contacting accessibility@belleville.ca or 613-968-6481.