Congratulations to the AUCD 2018 Awardees

November 23, 2018

The annual AUCD Awards gives us an opportunity to recognize individuals, programs, and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made outstanding contributions. We honor their advocacy, research, policy, and practice that further diversifies and creates more inclusive communities for people with disabilities and their families. Comprised of 10 categories, the AUCD awards represent the 'best of the best' within our network, and local, state, and federal partners.

• Wanda Willis, MEd (TN Council on Developmental Disabilities) Lifetime Achievement Award
• David R. Johnson, PhD (MN) George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award
• Madeleine Will, MA (Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination) Special Recognition Award
• Kimberly Knackstedt, PhD (Policy Advisor to Rep. Scott) Gold Star Award
  
• Ellen Casale, EdS, MEd (Vanderbilt, TN) Anne Rudigier Award
• Vermont LEND Program (VT) Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity
  
• Deboarah Unruh (ND) Gordon Richins Award for Leadership and Advocacy
  
• Jack Brandt, MS (VA) Young Professional Award
• Sefakor GMA Komabu-Pomeyie, MA (eepdAfrica & Vermont LEND) International Service Award
• Elizabeth Biggs (Vanderbilt, TN) CORE Trainee Research Award