2026 Community Champion Award Nominations
Nominate a person or group for their outstanding service to the IDD community. Nominations are due April 17th. Award recipients and their nominators will be notified by email. We hope you can both attend our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony May 12th to celebrate! For questions regarding our awards, please call 919-942-5119 x111 or email: ksuzik@triangledisability.org
Nominator's Name
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TDAS Support Professional Nomination
Triangle Disability & Autism Services SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL or JOB COACH OF THE YEAR - an award for extraordinary commitment by an employee of Triangle Disability & Autism Services providing direct support or job coaching to a participant of one of our services.
Community Awards (TDAS employees are ineligible):
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COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR – a business or organization that has directly contributed to the success of Triangle Disability & Autism Services through partnership and advocacy.
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR* — an award for extraordinary commitment by an individual employed in the Triangle area to provide direct support, service, or care to a person/people with IDD or autism - not working for Triangle Disability & Autism Services. (Examples: bus drivers, teacher’s aides, one-on-one support in school)
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR — a Triangle area employer with an exceptional record of providing inclusive competitive employment opportunities for people with IDD and autism served by Triangle Disability & Autism Services.
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR — an individual, employed in the Triangle area (not working for Triangle Disability & Autism Services) working in the IDD community who has demonstrated sensitivity and the ability to provide outstanding support which results in increased independence for people with IDD and autism.
SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – a self-advocate who lives in the Triangle area who has shown determination and self-advocacy skills in his/her community, work place, school, etc.
SIBLING OF THE YEAR – the sibling of a person with IDD or autism whose actions and efforts at home and in the community have made a positive impact on their sibling, family and community.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR — A teacher (special or general education) who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and supporting students with IDD and autism.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR — a volunteer who has given generously of his/her time and talent to benefit people with IDD and autism and Triangle Disability & Autism Services.
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