MDA seeks nominees for achievement award

? The Muscular Dystrophy Assn. is accepting nominations for its 12th annual Personal Achievement Awards. The awards recognize accomplishments and community service of people with disabilities caused by a neuromuscular disease.

Nomination forms are available from the MDA office, 15301 W. 87th St. Parkway, No. 255, Lenexa 66219, or by calling (913) 859-0632.

The nominee must be affected by one of the neuromuscular diseases in MDA’s program and be registered with the association. Forms must be submitted by Jan. 26, 2004.

Each MDA chapter grants a local award recipient. Out of all local recipients, one will be chosen as a state winner and will compete for the national award.