FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2006 San Mateo County Health Department Contact: Craig McCulloh (650) 573-2480 [Voice] (650) 573-2220 [TDD]  2006 PEOPLE WHO CARE AWARDS NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED San Mateo, Calif. -- The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission on Disabilities are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2006 People Who Care Awards are currently being accepted. These awards recognize individuals and organizations from San Mateo County (or who serve people with disabilities in the County) that have demonstrated outstanding initiative and dedication towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities throughout San Mateo County. The categories are as follows: individual volunteer, individual professional, individual educator, agency/program and business. The deadline for submitting nominations is Thursday, June 29, 2006. To obtain a nomination form or further information, please call the Commission on Disabilities Office at (650) 573-2580 [voice] or (650) 573-2220 [TDD]. You may also visit the Commission's Web site at www.smco-cod.org and click on "Special Events." The awards will be presented at the People Who Care Awards Dinner on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the South San Francisco Conference Center. ###