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DADD Awards

DADD Awards Nominations

The following awards are given each year through a nomination process by members and friends of DADD:

We encourage anyone to nominate someone whom they believe should be recognized for their work, service, research, and/or leadership in the field of autism, intellectual disability, and/or other developmental disabilities. Nominations are submitted to the Membership Chair and then voted on by the voting members of the DADD Membership & Awards Committee.

Awards will be presented at the DADD Annual Conference. The deadline for nominations is September 30. Award recipients are notified by the end of October.

All individuals wishing to nominate someone for an award are asked to complete a form that will be made available each year during the call for nominations.

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Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award

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Last Updated:  August 20, 2025

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.

Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Presented by:

DADD Para-Educator of the Year

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Last Updated:  August 21, 2025

This award recognizes exceptional paraprofessionals working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Presented by:
DADD

DADD Research Award

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Last Updated:  August 20, 2025

This award recognizes exceptional researchers in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Presented by:
DADD

DADD Teacher of the Year

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Last Updated:  August 20, 2025

This award recognizes exceptional educators working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities. 

Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Presented by:

Early Career Research Award

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Last Updated:  August 20, 2025

Given to someone who is beginning their career and showing promise as a researcher. Individuals who finished their doctoral work less than 6 years ago are eligible. DADD membership not required, but preference may be given to DADD members.

Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Presented by:
Last Updated:  7 August, 2023

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