CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY | COMMUNITY HONOR AWARDS CEREMONY SET FOR APRIL 11, 2025

Charese Botjer • March 24, 2025

CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY | COMMUNITY HONOR AWARDS CEREMONY SET FOR APRIL 11, 2025

Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to announce the annual Community Honor Awards Ceremony, a prestigious event recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the developmental disabilities’ community. This year’s ceremony will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, OH.

 

The Community Honor Awards Ceremony is a heartfelt celebration of those who go above and beyond to create a more inclusive and supportive world for individuals with developmental disabilities. The evening will feature inspiring stories, well-deserved recognitions, and a chance to celebrate the dedication of community members who embody advocacy, service, and achievement.

 

The event will honor recipients in seven distinct award categories:

  • The Cammi Chamberlain "Pillar of Character" Award – Recognizing an WCBDD employee who exemplifies trust, respect, care, fairness and responsibility.
  • The Community Impact Award – Honoring a person or group who continuously goes above and beyond to make a positing impact in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Empowering Minds Award – Celebrating those who have made outstanding contributions to volunteering, advocating, educating, or raising awareness for developmental disabilities in the community.
  • Helping Hands Award – Awarded to an organization or individual dedicated to providing unwavering support and services.
  • Individual Achievement Award – Honoring a person with developmental disabilities who has demonstrated perseverance and remarkable accomplishments.
  • Volunteer of the Year Award – Recognizing an individual who has selflessly dedicated time and effort to better the community.
  • The Young Pioneer Award – Celebrating a young advocate or family who supports WCBDD and makes a meaningful impact through innovation and leadership.

 

“We are thrilled to host this event to shine a light on the exceptional individuals and organizations that are making a real difference,” said Charese Botjer, Communications and Community Engagement Manager. “Their work uplifts and strengthens our community, and we are honored to recognize their contributions.”

 

The Community Honor Awards Ceremony promises an evening of inspiration, appreciation, and unity. Community members, advocates, and supporters are invited to attend and celebrate the honorees. Individuals served by WCBDD get in for free, as well as those nominated for an award. Your ticket includes a full course dinner, and a cash bar will be provided. Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by using this link until Friday, March 28thl. https://www.cognitoforms.com/woodcountyboardofdevelopmentaldisabilities/_2025communityhonorsawardbanquetticketrequest

 

For more information about the event, please contact Charese Botjer via email: cbotjer@woodcountydd.org or you may visit our Facebook page at Wood Lane – Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

 

By Charese Botjer April 23, 2026
Sealed bids will be received by the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (“Owner”), at the office of 1921 E. Gypsy Lane Road – Building B , Bowling Green, OH 43402 on the 12 th of May at 10:00am local time for the: Wood Lane School Play Space and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. Each bid must contain the full names of the party or parties making the same, with an affidavit as to interested parties, and in the case of a corporation not chartered in Ohio, with a proper certificate that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio, and shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty Bond for the full amount (100%) of the Bid, in favor of the “Owner” or a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of 10% of the Bid, payable to the “Owner”. It is agreed that the bid guaranty shall be for the benefit of the “Owner” pursuant to Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code if the undersigned fails to execute the Contract in conformity with the Form of Contract incorporated in the contract documents and furnish Bond and insurance certificates within ten (10) days after the notification of the award of the Contract to the undersigned. Copies of the Contract Documents are on file and may be obtained directly from Becker Impressions , at cost, none of which will be refunded. Please note that in order to be considered as a “responsive bidder” for this project, you must purchase a set of plans and bid documents, and follow all instructions provided. Bids from contractors who are not on the Plan Holders List will be disqualified. A pre‐bid meeting will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities –  Building B , 1921 E. Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Successful Bidders shall conform to the Ohio “Schedule of Prevailing Wages”. The bidder may access the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage & Hour Bureau at its website for the current edition of wage rates. This Advertisement for Bids document is for use on public projects in conjunction with AIA Document A701, "Instructions to Bidders." Coordinate content with the Instructions to Bidders. Much of this Document consists of Project-specific data. Examples given in the model document text below illustrate possible document content. Use the model text to develop text for specific Project requirements. Revise "Notice to Bidders" Paragraph below to comply with Owner requirements for notification and conduct of public bidding. Retain "Regulatory Requirements" Subparagraph below and insert applicable references if bidding procedures are subject to special regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Retain "Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents" or "Online Procurement and Contracting Documents" Paragraph below and revise to suit Project. Retain one of two "Prebid Meeting" paragraphs below. The “Owner” reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive an informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable. The “Owner” is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against the handicapped. Tim Brown, President Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities Publish Dates: Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities Website & Sentinel Tribune Week of April 20, 2026 Week of April 27, 20206 Week of May 4, 2026
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