Hall of Fame Categories of 2005

Hall of Fame Award had 10 categories in 2005.

Assistive Technology – Significant contributions made to improve health and/or quality of life for those individuals with SCI.

Research – Significant contributions which have or will lead to development of medical and/or scientific advancements relating to SCI, quality of life improvements or its cure.

Sports – An individual who has been a pioneer and/or achieved excellence in wheelchair sports.

Entrepreneur – An individual who created and operates a business providing products or services, which benefit individuals with SCI.

Benefactor – An individual, group or organization, that has provided significant financial support to the SCI community by promoting quality of life issues and/or research.

Legislative – An individual engaged in legislation on a local, county, state, or federal level, who has made significant contributions through the legislative process that have generated a positive impact in the lives of individuals with SCI.

Disability Awareness and/or Activism – An individual with SCI who has demonstrated a positive disability awareness to the general public through their visibility and education and/or has engaged in significant activism and advocacy to create systems change.

Entertainment – An individual working in the entertainment industry who has contributed significantly to the general public's understanding and/or education about SCI.

Media – An individual working in the media who has contributed significantly to the general public's understanding and/or education about SCI.

Corporate/Government Executive – An individual working in a large or medium size organization, who has helped to change the culture, improve accessibility, employment opportunities, or outreach of that organization as it interfaces with the general public.