Through the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the broader cross-disability community. Two (2) individuals will each receive $2,500 in recognition of their outstanding contributions and $7,500 to further a new or existing project or initiative that increases opportunities for people with disabilities. The recipients of the 2021 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards will be honored among national disability leaders at the 2021 AAPD Leadership Awards Gala which will be held virtually in Spring of 2021.
 
Apply for the 2021 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award by Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 5:00pm ET.
 
AAPD will host a Zoom webinar on Thursday, October 15 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET for any interested applicants to review the information below and answer any questions you have. ASL and CART will be provided. Register here for the webinar.