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Nominations of outstanding disabled employees invited

The Labour Department's Selective Placement Division (SPD) is inviting employers to nominate disable employees for the Outstanding Disabled Employees Award (ODEA) 1996.

"The ODEA, which is held annually, aims at giving formal recognition and appreciation to disabled employees with outstanding achievements in employment," acting Senior Labour Officer (Selective Placement), Mr Cheung Tak-tsai, said today (Saturday).

"We hope this event can help to promote public awareness of the working abilities of the disabled and hence to provide them with more employment opportunities.

"On the other hand, we hope it can provide an incentive for disabled employees to further improve their performance at work."

The criteria for selection include the disabled employees' overall performance, efforts and achievements in overcoming difficulties, diligence, devotion and accomplishment in employment.

They are also required to attend an interview with a panel of judges.

"Successful nominees will each be awarded a souvenir plaque and their nominators will receive a souvenir. They will also be invited to attend a souvenir presentation ceremony later this year," said Mr Chung.

Deadline for nominations is August 19. Re-nomination of candidates who were unsuccessful in previous attempts is welcomed.

Interested parties can contact Miss Cindy Yung of the Publicity and Promotion Unit of SPD on 2852 4803 for more information and nominations.

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