Each year DEC honors individuals who are making a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Awards are presented at DEC's International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. We are pleased to honor individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
To learn more about nominating someone for an award, click the award name below.
Nominations are due July 15, 2013.
Email nomination portfolios to Laurie Dinnebeil, Nominations Committee Chair,
at laurie.dinnebeil@utoledo.edu or call 1-406-543-0872 if you have any questions.
Rose Engel Award
Mary McEvoy Award
J. David Sexton Award
Kathleen W. McCartan Award
Merle B. Karnes Award
Click here to see a list of distinguished award winners from year's past.
Congratulations to the 2012 Award Recipients!
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 Mary Miller
Minnetonka Community Education Center
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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 Laurie Jeans
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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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 Ann Kaiser
Vanderbilt University
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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 Amy Santos
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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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 Emily Bassi
University of Missouri
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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