Annual Awards

Self-Advocate Award

• Recognize an outstanding individual who is an achieving, inclusive member of his/her community.

• Has shown growth in self-help skills, work skills, and/or independent living skills.

• Has shown success in competitive, community or supported employment.

Educator of the Year

• Recognize an educator/teacher/person who works in the educational arena and has demonstrated excellence in teaching and assisting students with special needs.

• Has positively influenced the attitudes and thinking of other educational professionals as well as the general public regarding the education of students with disabilities.

• Fostered inclusion with students with disabilities in the educational process.

David Stambaugh Volunteer of the Year

• Recognize a volunteer who has given generously of time and talents to accomplish the mission of The Arc in meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Professional of the Year

• Recognize a person employed in the field of serving individuals with developmental disabilities and whose work has resulted in improvement in supports and services for people with disabilities and their families.

• Positively influenced the attitudes and thinking of other professionals as well as the general public.

• Assisted in furthering The Arc’s goal of full inclusive opportunities for all persons with disabilities.

Friend of The Arc

• Recognize an individual or organization that has performed outstanding service on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

• Provided assistance consistent with The Arc’s Mission Statement and/or Position Statements.

Youth Recognition Award

• Recognize a youth or group of youths/organization that has performed outstanding service on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

• Recognize youth that has given generously of time and talents to accomplish the mission of The Arc.