Each year DEC honors individuals who are making a difference in the lives of young children and their families. It's time to submit your nomination for the 2012 awards which will be presented at the 28th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families.
DEC needs your help to recognize deserving colleagues who have contributed to the early intervention/early chilhood special education field. Perhaps you have a stellar student in your program. Maybe your child receives services from a passionate and truly skilled practitioner. Or maybe this is the year to nominate the faculty member or reserarcher who inspired your career.
Please use the menu at the left to find out about each award and find out how to submit a nomination. Click here to see a list of past DEC Award Winners.
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2011 Award Recipient
Chelsea Guillen
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Rose C. Engel Award for Excellence in Professional Practice
Given to a DEC member who is a practicing professional and whose primary role is serving young children with special needs and their families.This special award is given to honor Rose Engel, DEC’s first President, whose leadership has shaped DEC as an organization. Nominees are expected to meet the high standards of professional practice set by Rose Engel.
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2011 Award Recipient
Selma Powell
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J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Award
Given to a DEC member and doctoral level student whose contributions include research, higher education, publications, policy, and information dissemination. This award is named in honor of J. David Sexton because of his passionate commitment to doctoral leadership preparation. The award is given to person who embodies the leadership characteristics Dr. Sexton possessed and worked to nurture in others.
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2011 Award Recipient
Patricia Snyder
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Mary McEvoy Service to the Field Award
Given to a parent, community member, or professional who has made notable and significant national or international contributions to the field of early childhood special education. It is given in memory of Mary McEvoy who was a leader in the early childhood special education field.
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2011 Award Recipient
Robert Corso
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Merle B. Karnes Award for Service to the Division
Given to a DEC member who has made a significant contribution to the Division in areas of leadership, service, research, advocacy, or publications. This award is given in honor of Dr. Merle Karnes who served the Division of Early Childhood for many years as a member of the Executive Board and as the founder and first editor of the Journal for Early Intervention.
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2011 Award Recipient
Erin Olinger
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Kathleen W. McCartan Award
Given to undergraduate or masters level students who have made significant contributions through their service to the field, community, and professional organizations. This award is given in memory of Kathleen McCartan who was a leader in the field of personnel preparation and served for many years on the Executive Board of DEC.
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