Know someone doing amazing work with young children and families?
Nominate them for an IDEC Award to be presented at the Sharing A Vision Conference
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This award honors individuals who have significantly impacted early intervention and early childhood services.
Eligibility Criteria:
Be a professional in an agency or organization in the field of early intervention/early childhood (Birth–8), family member, student, or community member, or work in an area that directly impacts early intervention/early childhood (e.g., government).
It is encouraged, but not required, that the candidate be a current member of DEC.
Have made significant contributions on a state, regional, or local level that have improved or will improve the lives of young children with special needs, their families, or those who work on their behalf.
Contributions may be in direct services, personnel preparation, leadership, policy development, research, advocacy, or publications and should align with the goals of Illinois DEC (IDEC) and the International DEC.
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Established in 2015, this biennial award is presented at the Sharing A Vision (SAV) Conference. The recipient remains a surprise until the announcement at the SAV opening session.
Eligibility Criteria:
Be a parent, family member, educator, or community member.
Demonstrate a commitment to strengthening family engagement initiatives in early intervention/early childhood education.
Make significant contributions on a local, regional, or state level that have improved or will improve the lives of families of young children with special needs.
It is encouraged, but not required, that the candidate be a current member of DEC.
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Visit sharingavision.org/conference-details/awards for more information on the annual call for nominations.
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Jeanette A. McCollum Award for Service to the Field
2017: Cindy Zumwalt
2017: Ann Kremer
2015: Pam Reising Rechner
2015: Tweety Yates
2013: Lynette Chandler
2009: Kay Henderson
2007: Ted Burke
2005: Kathy Ellinor
2003: Char Ward
2001: Sharon Andersen
1999: Jeanette A. McCollum
IDEC Family Engagement Award
2017: Sheri Kraus
2015: Roseann Slaght