News: AUCD 2012 Awards Presented to Outstanding Individuals
January 8, 2013
_300w.jpg)
|
Our network members - advocates, trainees, professionals - work to improve the lives of 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 likely seen in a thousand small ways. Sometimes the cumulative effect can be seen in dramatic improvements in the lives of individuals.
18 awards were presented to network members and friends at the 2012 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.
- Distinguished Achievement Award: David Mank, PhD
- Outstanding Achievement Award: Royal Walker Jr., JD
- Special Recognition Award: Steven M. Eidelman, MBA, MSW
- Meritorious Service Award: Rose Ann Parrish, MSN
- Leadership in Advocacy Award: Angela Martin, MSW
- Young Professional Award: Erik Carter, PhD
- Young Professional Award: Ilka Riddle, PhD
- Anne Rudigier Award: Jody M. Pirtle, PhD
- International Award: Tamar Heller, PhD
- Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity: William Gaventa, MDiv, and the NJ Cultural Competence Collaborative
- Council on Community Advocacy Award: Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington
- Gold Star Award: Andrew J. Imparato
- Service to the Organization Award:Tawara Goode, MA
- Service to the Organization Award: Tamar Heller, PhD
- Service to the Organization Award: Margaretha Izzo, PhD
- Service to the Organization Award: Barbara Wheeler, PhD
- President's Award: A. Anthony Antosh, EdD
Photos taken courtesy of Denny Henry Photography. Centers or individuals wishing for copies of photos should email Crystal.