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The Arc Tennessee Annual Awards 2022Recognizing the impact of deserving individuals
The Arc Tennessee’s annual awards event is a positive experience, dedicated to highlighting those who go above and beyond in the disability community. One of the most inspiring events of the year, The Arc Tennessee Awards 2022 was in-person on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Loveless Barn in Nashville, TN.
Congratulations to all The Arc Tennessee award winners of 2022!
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Jessica Wyatt Self-Determination -
Dana Evans Outstanding Medical Professional -
Edley’s Bar-B-Q Inclusive Employer -
Claire Kopsky Public Awareness -
Rachel Ritter Exemplary Educator -
Andrew Braach Work Initiative -
Matthew Lineberry The Jake Award -
Wanda Willis Presidential Award -
Sadie Hill Promising Young Leader -
Friends Life Community Agency of Distinction -
Paige Correia Outstanding Therapist -
Patsy Webb Direct Support Professional Above & Beyond -
Jasmine King Ruth Roberts Sibling Award -
Missy Thompson Community Service -
Carrie Hobbs Guiden Roger Blue Award
Congratulations to the three TNSTEP award winners of 2022!
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Chase Willis Wesley Rice Youth Advocate of the Year -
LaShaunda Massey Wayne Parker Advocate of the Year -
Tamara Tuckson Wayne Parker Advocate of the Year
Congratulations to the five ECF CHOICES Direct Support Professional Winners of 2022!
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Domanique Sutton Community Connector West Tennessee -
Melissa Moore RISING STAR & Community Connector East Tennessee -
Roberta Marburger Employment Champion East Tennessee -
Britney Yop Community Connecter Middle Tennessee -
Billy Fly Employment Champion Middle Tennessee
View the complete list of awards.
Outstanding Therapist Award
(presented by Siskin Children’s Institute)
Honors a licensed therapist who demonstrates exemplary service and goes the extra mile when motivating, inspiring, and connecting with an individual(s) with disabilities. Nominees for this award may include an occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral therapist, speech language pathologist, developmental therapist or feeding therapist practicing in Tennessee.
Outstanding Medical Professional Award
(presented by Siskin Children’s Institute)
Honors a medical professional who has given outstanding care and contributed to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Nominees for this award may include a physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse, clinical dietician, clinical psychologist, or other licensed medical professional practicing in Tennessee.
Agency of Distinction Award
Honors a public or private community organization that provides exemplary supports and demonstrates a commitment to community inclusion for people with disabilities.
Community Service Award
Honors an individual or group who has demonstrated commitment to the mission and positions of The Arc by volunteering time locally or on a statewide basis to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities or working on special projects or events.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Above and Beyond Award
Honors a DSP with $500 whose first allegiance is to the person he/she supports, who demonstrates the DSP Code of Ethics. The DSP Code of Ethics can be found HERE.
Exemplary Educator Award
Honors a Tennessee educator or leader in education who has demonstrated excellence in providing for the education of students with developmental and other disabilities. Nominees for this award may include teachers, principals, administrators, school board members, college faculty or researchers.
Inclusive Employer Award
Honors a Tennessee employer with an exceptional record of providing inclusive community employment opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.
Promising Young Leader Award
Honors an individual (under age 22) or a group whose members are age 22 or younger, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential as seen in volunteer efforts on special projects or events that enhance opportunities for people with disabilities in their community.
Public Awareness Award
Honors outstanding efforts by state and local media entities or individuals that create better public understanding of people with disabilities. The award recognizes a variety of broadcast, print, and internet mass media, including – television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, podcasts, and blogs.
Ruth Roberts Sibling Award
Honors a sibling (brother or sister) of a person with a disability who, through their community involvement and advocacy efforts, creates an environment that fosters inclusion for all.
Self-determination Award
Honors an outstanding self-advocate who is a role model for others.
The Jake Award
Honors a person whose advocacy connects people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the supports and services they need to be fully included members of the community, across their lifetime.
Work Initiative Award
Honors a person(s) with disabilities who shows the initiative to start and/or operate his/her/their own business or an employee with a disability who has had a positive impact on their work environment.
The Arc Tennessee 2023 Awards
The Arc Tennessee Awards 2023 we be held in conjunction with the Tennessee Disability MegaConference in Nashville, May 2023. Event information will be posted soon. Nominations and award event tickets will be available Spring 2023.