Join The Arc of Bartholomew County for our Annual Awards Ceremony! We will be announcing the recipients of the awards honoring those who have furthered the mission of The Arc as well as the recipient of the Ben Baker Memorial Scholarship. Join us for light refreshments and socializing.

To submit nominations for awards, click here.

Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025

Awards Ceremony: May 15, 2025 at The Holiday Inn (2485 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN)

Descriptions of Awards:

• David Stambaugh Volunteer of the Year: Recognizes 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.

• Educator of the Year: Recognizes an educator/teacher/person who works in the educational arena and has demonstrated excellence in teaching and assisting students with special needs.

• Friend of The Arc: Recognizes an individual or organization that has performed outstanding service on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

• Professional of the Year: Recognizes 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.

• Self-Advocate Award: Recognizes an outstanding individual who is an achieving, inclusive member of his/her community.

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