The businesses were recognized during the 12th annual awards ceremony honoring employers and citizens who have supported people with developmental disabilities and employees with disabilities who help forge a dynamic, productive workforce.
The awards and winners include:
- Private Employer of the Year – New Seasons Market at Fisher’s Landing, for outstanding commitment to hiring people with developmental disabilities
- Public Employer of the Year – Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, for many years of employing people with developmental disabilities
- Employee of the Year – Gavin Hansen, an 11-year employee of Heathman Lodge
- Exceptional Achievement Award – Jay Warden of Jay Warden Yard Maintenance, for running his own business since 2004
- Dennis Campbell Outstanding Service Award – Darla Helt of the Arc of Southwest Washington, for years of service and commitment to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities
The event was sponsored by New Seasons Market, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Clark County.
