Typically, we hold an annual Honors Celebration to celebrate individuals and organizations who do a phenomenal job of creating and maintaining inclusion within our communities.  In 2020, we were not able to host an in-person event due to COVID, yet we still wanted to celebrate these wonderful people and organizations.

 

Take a look at the 2020 ASN Honors Award Recipients below!

 

ASN 2020 Tenure Employees

 

Our ability to carry out our mission is heavily hinged upon the commitment and dedication of our ASN employees. That’s why during every Honors Award Celebration we pay special tribute to employees who have worked at Arkansas Support Network for many years.

The following employees have worked at Arkansas Support Network for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years:

ASN 5 Year Tenure Employees

ASN 10 YEAR Tenure Employees

ASN 15 Year Tenure Employees

SN 20 Year Tenure Employees

ASN 25 Year Tenure Employees

Reagan Excellence In Education Award

The Reagan Excellence in Education Award is presented annually to local professionals and/or organizations who excellently cultivate inclusive spaces for students with disabilities.

Jeff Nolte Outstanding Parent Advocate Award

The Jeff Nolte Outstanding Parent Advocate Award is presented annually to honor a parent who diligently and consistently works to create and sustain inclusive environments for their child.

Ryan Sutton/Martin Lovelace- Chandler Self Advocacy Award 

The Ryan Sutton/Martin- Lovelace Chandler Self Advocacy Award is presented annually to honor an individual who advocates consistently for their right to choice and direction over their lives.

Service Recognition Award

The Service Recognition Award is presented annually to the outgoing Board Chair of Arkansas Support Network’s Board of Directors in honor of their exemplary leadership. 

Outstanding Philanthropist Award

The Outstanding Philanthropist Award honors an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity to Arkansas Support Network. 

Employer Recognition Award

The Employer Recognition Award is presented annually to local professionals and/or organizations who cultivate inclusive hiring and training spaces within the workplace.

Community Distinction Award

The Community Distinction Award is presented annually to honor an individual whose work inspires a culture of community care that emphasizes mutual aid, sharing and empowerment. 

Champions of Social Justice Award

The Champions of Social Justice Award is presented annually to honor advocates who have made outstanding efforts to increase the awareness of rights issues for all persons and approach the act of caring for others through the lens of justice work.  

Volunteer Recognition Award

The Volunteer Recognition Award is presented annually to an ASN Volunteer whose work and assistance significantly impacts our ability to carry out ASN’s mission.  

Keith Vire Throwing Starfish Award 

The Keith Vire Throwing Starfish Award is presented annually to individuals who display an ongoing commitment to value every person and positively impact their surrounding community.

Linda Andrews Above and Beyond Employee of the Year Award

The Linda Andrews Above and Beyond Award is annually presented to an ASN employee who goes above and beyond to create and sustain space, relationships and opportunities for individuals and families we support. 

 

All ASN Honors Award video tributes produced and edited by Visionairi.