Congratulations to the AUCD 2016 Awardees

December 21, 2016

The AUCD Honors Celebration gives us an opportunity to recognize individuals, programs, and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made outstanding contributions in advocacy, research, policy, and practice that further diversity and create more inclusive communities for people with disabilities and their families. Comprised of 11 categories, the AUCD awards represent the 'best of the best' within our network, and local, state, and federal partners. Congratulations to the following individuals and organizations on their commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families every 

 

• Robert Bacon, MA (IA) George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award
• Deborah Spitalnik, PhD (NJ) George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award
• Sharon Lewis (Health Management Associates) Special Recognition Award
• Mat Rice (MD) Leadership in Advocacy Award
• Kelly Nye-Lengerman, MSW, PhD (MN) Young Professional Award
• Vanessa Diambou (VM) Anne Rudigier Award
• Carli Friedman, PhD (IL) AUCD CORE Trainee Research Award
• Maria Mercedes Avila, PhD (VT) Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity
• Jacqueline Stone, PhD (MD) Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity
• Community Advisory Council, Georgia State University Council on Community Advocacy Award
• Jake Cornett, MA (Senior Advisor, The Office of US Senator Patty Murray) Gold Star Award
• Michael Wehmeyer, PhD (KS) International Service Award