The John Gibbons Rainbow Group of the Year Award

One For All of Massachusetts

The John Gibbons Rainbow Group of the Year Award is a new award honoring John Gibbons. John was employed as a program director at both Alternatives Unlimited and the Kennedy Donovan Center in Milford. His career was dedicated to working and advocating for adults with developmental disabilities. John Gibbons was one of the first people to help Pauline Bosma get the first Rainbow Group started in Massachusetts. This award is given to a Rainbow Group in MA that has done a great job having groups and events that bring together LGBTQ+ people with disabilities.

Nomination Form

Please answer all the questions about the person you are nominating. If you need help, ask a friend, support person, your regional coordinator, or email Angel at info@WeAreMASS.org or call 857-360-0134.

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Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email

Name of the Rainbow Group You're Nominating

Region of the Rainbow Group You're Nominating

Metro

Central

Southeast

Northeast

West

Other

Name of the Contact Person for the Rainbow Group

For example, the name of the group advisor or chairperson.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number of the Contact Person for the Group

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Email of the Contact Person for the Group

About how many people are in this Rainbow Group?

What meetings or events has this Rainbow Group held this year?

What other projects has this group been working on?

What plans does this group have for the future?

The John Gibbons Rainbow Group of the Year Award

Nomination Form

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