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Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award

This award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of education for students who with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

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Deadline:
September 24, 2024
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Melissa Savage

Award Details:

This award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of education for students who with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

Presented to an individual who reflects the ideals of the Division and who has made significant contributions to the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. Criteria for selection include: (a) Exceptional effort and involvement in furthering the cause of persons with intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and/or autism, and (b) DADD member.

Apply at https://z.umn.edu/DADDawards

  • Members and non-members can nominate
  • While not mandatory (except for Burton Blatt which requires at least two nominations), we highly encourage multiple nominations for each nominee
  • All nominations due by 11:59pm Eastern time on September 24
  • Award winners will be notified in mid-October and awards will be formally presented at the DADD conference in January
2024 Darlene Perner
2023 James Thompson
2022 Karrie Shogren
2021 Michael Wehmeyer
2020 Teresa Taber Doughty
2019 Dianne Zager
2018 Diane Browder
2017 Stan Zucker
2016 Paul Alberto
2015 Stan Zucker
2014 Brenda Smith Myles
2013 Tom Smith
2012 Tina Dyches
2010 Nikki Murdick
2009 Barbara Gartin
2008 Andy Berg
2007 Bob Stodden
2006 Ann & Rub Turnbull
2004 Brenda Smith Myles
2003 Sharon Kramer
2002 Scott Sparks
2001 Jim Patton
Unknown Dave Smith
John Kidd
1998 Ed Polloway
1995 Pam Gillet

 

Last Updated:  26 July, 2024

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