AUCD 2014 Awards Presented to Outstanding Individuals

November 24, 2014

The Disability Community and AUCD 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 2014 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.

• Lifetime Achievement Award, PhD: Robert H. Bruininks, PhD
• George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award: Frederick Palmer, MD
• George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award: Ansley Bacon, PhD
• Special Recognition Award: Alison Barkoff, JD
• Gold Star Award: Cate Benedetti
• Outstanding Achievement Award: Glenn Fujiura, PhD
• Meritorious Service Award: Shelley Dumas, PhD
• Leadership in Advocacy Award: Ken Capone
• Council on Community Advocacy Award: Center for Persons with Disabilities Utah State University
• Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity: Harolyn Belcher, MD, MHS
• Young Professional Award: Jessica Jagger, PhD
• Young Professional Award: Zachary Warren, PhD
• Anne Rudigier Award: Emily Johnson, MA
• Service to the Organization Award: A. Anthony Antosh, EdD
• Service to the Organization Award: Shannon Caldwell
• Service to the Organization Award: Amy Sharp, PhD
• Service to the Organization Award: Stephanie Weber, PsyD
• President's Award: Leslie Cohen, JD

Photos courtesy of Denny Henry Photography for AUCD. Centers or individuals wishing for copies of photos may view and download them from Flickr or email Crystal.

To view the full photostream of images from the 2014 AUCD Awards Ceremony, view our Flickr site.