Please check the category that applies to your nominee. Nominees must be 35 years or younger and meet a minimum of 3 of the criteria below. Please check categories that apply to your nominee. Nominee exhibits leadership qualities with peers and within his or her work environment, and serves as a role model to others. Nominee advocates for, and facilitates, inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of community life.
Nominee provides or advocates for supports that are person-centered.
Nominee provides service or support to community agencies, organizations, or institutions whose mission is to improve the lives of persons with mental retardation and their families. Nominee has participated in research efforts designed to discover techniques that will prevent mental retardation or ameliorate its effects. Answer questions in detail on separate sheets of paper. Submit only one candidate from an agency or program. Do not send original newspaper, magazine, or other media materials.