Awards Directory
Recognize Excellence in Special Education
Every year, dozens of education professionals are recognized for their work supporting individuals with disabilities. The database below links to many of these opportunities for you to nominate yourself or a colleague.
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.
CEC’s Diversity Leadership Academy
The Diversity Leadership Academy is a substantive professional development program established for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of special education.
DADD Para-Educator of the Year
This award recognizes exceptional paraprofessionals working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
DADD Research Award
This award recognizes exceptional researchers in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
DADD Teacher of the Year
This award recognizes exceptional educators working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.