2024 ASN Honors Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Honors Award Celebration!
The ASN Honors Award Celebration is an annual recognition of individuals and organizations in our community who excellently create and sustain inclusionary spaces for individuals with disabilities and their families. To do so, we rely solely on the insight and feedback of the ASN Family for each award recognition.
Please review the award links below to submit nominees for consideration!
Nomination Deadline: **FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024**
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.
Ryan Sutton/Martin Lovelace- Chandler Self Advocate 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Pam Biesiot Memorial Scholarship Application
The Pam Biesiot Memorial Scholarship honors the life and work of Pam Biesiot who dedicated her life to assisting individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the scholarship is to support those who believe passionately that no one should live in an institution.
Eligible applicants include all employees of Arkansas Support Network, Inc. and their immediate families and all individuals served by Arkansas Support Network, Inc. and their immediate families.
Click HERE to apply!