Yes I Can Awards
For 38 years, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has recognized children and youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways.
The Yes I Can Program has continued to grow and change since its inception in 1982, with more than 40,000 children and young adults recognized at the national, state, and/or provincial level.
Nominations for the 2021 Yes I Can Awards are now closed.
Meet the 2020 Recipients
Baharnaz Allimohammadi
Arts Category
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Caroline Arnette
Self-Advocacy Category
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Harrison Burgess
Transition Category
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Nelani Colletti
Academics Category
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Trey DelGrosso
Self-Advocacy Category
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Emma Dillon
Community & School Activities Category
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Jeremiah Morris
Technology Category
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Mitchell Pritsker
Transition Category
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DeAnte Vaughn
Arts Category
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Stormy Stevenson
Technology Category
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Jonathan Fratz
Community & School Activities Category
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Hunter Tobias
Academics Category
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Award Benefits
Each Yes I Can Award recipient will:
- Attend a special awards ceremony and celebration at the CEC 2021 Convention & Expo.
- Receive a Yes I Can certificate and gift of recognition.
- Be asked to share his/her story to help promote the Yes I Can Awards program and to generally advocate for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
If you have any questions about the Yes I Can Awards program, please contact Alex Garvey.