News: AUCD 2015 Awards Presented to Outstanding Individuals
December 1, 2015
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The Disability Community and AUCD network members - advocates, trainees, professionals - are driving change for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. They inform the public, provide services, conduct research, teach the next generation, develop policy, and support others - all toward our goals of independence, productivity, inclusion, and self-determination. The effect of these daily activities is seen in a thousand small ways, and sometimes the cumulative effect can be seen in dramatic improvements in the lives of individuals.
16 awards were presented to network members and friends at the 2015 AUCD Conference. We are incredibly proud to recognize those who have made exceptional contributions to the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Read more about each individual at the links below.
- George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award: Harold Kleinert, EdD
- Special Recognition Award: Catherine Lhamon
- Gold Star Award: Jennifer Debes
- International Service Award: Andy Minnion, MBE
- Leadership in Advocacy Award: Shain Neumeier, JD
- Council on Leadership in Advocacy Award: Community Partnership Advisory Council, Institute for Disability Studies, University of Southern Mississippi UCEDD
- Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity: Derrick Willis, MPA
- Young Professional Award: Pablo Juarez, MEd
- Anne Rudigier Award: Katherine Hastings, MS
- CORE Trainee Research Award: Samantha Goldman, MEd
- President's Award: Olivia Raynor, PhD
- Service to the Organization Award: Elaine Eisenbaum, MSW
- Service to the Organization Award: Julie Fodor, PhD
- Service to the Organization Award: Harold Kleinert, EdD
- Service to the Organization Award: Kelly Roberts, PhD
- Service to the Organization Award: Tom Uno, EdS
Most photos are courtesy of Denny Henry Photography for AUCD. Centers or individuals wishing for high resolution copies of these or other images from the event photos should email Crystal.