INARF 2022 PRE-CONFERENCE

INARF 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Where industry professionals connect with experts, peers, resources and information to 
​enhance quality services for individuals with disabilities.

INARF 2022 Annual Awards Nominees

The INARF Annual Awards offers a platform that provides INARF members the opportunity to publicly recognize their staff, individuals supported, and community partners who embrace individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. INARF believes all the nominees are truly deserving of this recognition and therefore are proud to share that we've added another way to spotlight our INARF Annual Award Nominees! Each award category shares a list of nominees with a brief description as to why they were nominated. The INARF Annual Awards winners of each category will be announced at the INARF Annual Awards Recognition Program on October 5 as part of the INARF Annual Conference.

Award Categories

Justin Dart Personal Achievement Award
The Justin Dart Personal Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has participated in services through an INARF member organization and who has maximized their skills and abilities to achieve their chosen goals. Achievements may include volunteerism, advocacy on behalf of disability issues, and/or upward mobility and dedication to reaching their personal goals. 

Justin Dart Professional Achievement Award Nominees +

Dustin Ellsworth
Organization: Corvilla, Inc.
Nominated by: Katy Gerring

Jack Huybers
Organization: insights
Nominated by: Nick Stellema / Senior Leadership Team

Anna Inger
Organization: Tangram, Inc.
Nominated by: Lee Sider

Hannah Johnson
Organization: IPMG, Inc.
Nominated by: Shelley Langley

Jack Keller
Organization: Easterseals Crossroads
Nominated by: Laura Friesen

Skylar Lang
Organization: Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Nominated by: Kacie Ensign

Rett Larimore
Organization: Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Nominated by: Pam Kirk

Brandy McConnell
Organization: IPMG, Inc.
Nominated by: Jincy Gibson

Gavin North
Organization: Wabash Center, Inc.
Nominated by: Jennifer Moreland

Beverly Rackley
Organization: Tangram, Inc.
Nominated by: Mark Sisk

Ripley Selvage
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Jessica Booker

---

Keystone Award
The Keystone Award is presented to the most outstanding Direct Support Professional employed by an INARF member organization. Qualified candidates manifest, through personal attributes and dedication, the mission of the human service/habilitation industry. Candidates qualifying for this award must currently be employed in the role of Direct Support Professional, have three (3) years minimum employment as a Direct Support Professional and actively participate in on-going professional development. 

Keystone Award Nominees +

Oluwaseyi "Seyi" Amole
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Joy Booth

Jennifer Chalmers
Organization: Wabash Center, Inc.
Nominated by: Erin Hallet

Jeff Davies
Organization: insights
Nominated by: Kelly Hartman / Senior Leadership Team

Diana Fink
Organization: ResCare, Inc.
Nominated by: Gwenevier Laurie

Bethany Gingery
Organization: ResCare, Inc.
Nominated by: Matthew Thomas

Michelle Hagewood
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Margie Owens

Taylor Huffer
Organization: The Arc of Greater Boone County
Nominated by: Pam Verbarg

Tacy Kline
Organization: Developmental Services, Inc.
Nominated by: Meredith Freeman

Justina Lantz
Organization: ResCare, Inc.
Nominated by: Matthew Thomas

Randy Mahoney
Organization: The Arc of Greater Boone County
Nominated by: Pam Verbarg

Gay Murry
Organization: New Hope of Indiana
Nominated by:Cassi Dean

Siera Nash
Organization: Easterseals Crossroads
Nominated by:Chelsea Jones

Adejoke Olorunseyi
Organization: ResCare, Inc.
Nominated by: Brandon May

Lucio Perez
Organization: ResCare, Inc.
Nominated by: Matthew Thomas

June Sullivan
Organization: Tangram, Inc.
Nominated by: Jean Polk

Candace Thompson
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Quan Fikes

Teresa Torres
Organization: Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Nominated by: Kacie Ensign

Tracy "Trace" Tucker
Organization: LEL Home Services, LLC
Nominated by: Jennifer E. Maddux

Lance Watkins
Organization: LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
Nominated by: Barbara Pickut

---

Pinnacle Award
The Pinnacle Award is presented to an outstanding professional level staff member employed by an INARF member organization. The nominees represent outstanding individual dedication to advocacy, innovation, education and inspiration, and are recognized for their leadership among others within their organization. 

Pinnacle Award Nominees +

Dustin Ellsworth
Organization: Corvilla, Inc.
Nominated by: Katy Gerring

Ruth Asher Lynch
Organization: Tangram, Inc.
Nominated by: Joni Rice

Debra "Deb" Beach
Organization: LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
Nominated by: Cheryl Schade

Amanda Boyd
Organization: New Hope of Indiana
Nominated by: Kathy Ballard, PhD

Quintan Campbell
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Margaret Melton

Cindy Carter
Organization: LEL Home Services, LLC
Nominated by: James Officer III

Matthew Clinger
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Mary Bloom

Shannon Fletcher
Organization: Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Nominated by: Kacie Ensign

Keith Fox
Organization: Easterseals Crossroads
Nominated by: Marjorie Duryea

Troy Frisz
Organization: The Arc of Greater Boone County
Nominated by: Pam Verbarg

Danielle Hoffman
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Tammy Butler

Megan Isaacks
Organization: Janus Developmental Services, Inc.
Nominated by: Tim White

Roberta "Bobbie" LeMere
Organization: Tangram, Inc.
Nominated by: Curt Sutterfield

Kristen Ruckman
Organization: Wabash Center, Inc.
Nominated by: Erin Hallet

Jimmy Ryan
Organization: New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc.
Nominated by: Marie Dausch

Troy Smith
Organization: ADEC, Inc.
Nominated by: Miranda Beverly

Dessra Spoon
Organization: insights
Nominated by: Kelly Hartman / Senior Leadership Team

Jeremy Wines
Organization: IPMG, Inc.
Nominated by: Elizabeth England

Anesha Woods-Bell
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Danielle Hoffman

---

James M. Hammond, III Executive Leadership Award
​The James M. Hammond, III Executive Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding executive/administrator within the INARF membership. The nominees present outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, political acumen, ethical demeanor and professional posture to further the interests of their organization and those of their colleagues across the state. 

James M. Hammond, III Executive Leadership Award Nominees +

Jim Allbaugh
Organization: Carey Services, Inc.
Nominated by: John Jones

Karen Brummet
Organization: IPMG, Inc.
Nominated by: Lana Hunt

Kelly Hartman
Organization: insights
Nominated by: Elizabeth Malaterre

Latasha Lesure
Organization: AID of Indiana
Nominated by: Candance Thompson

Jason McManus
Organization: Wabash Center, Inc.
Nominated by: Jennifer Moreland

Neil Samahon
Organization: Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Nominated by: Kacie Ensign

Bruce Schnaith
Organization: Easterseals Crossroads
Nominated by: David Dreith

---

Partnership Award
The Partnership Award is presented to a community partner (i.e. individual, business, club, educational institution or corporation) making significant contributions to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and the organizations serving them. Partners may also display dedication to improving the lives of people with disabilities through innovative approaches to service delivery and by helping form positive public images of people with disabilities. 

Partnership Award Nominees +

Continental
Nominated by: Kacie Ensign, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.

Meijer of Kokomo
Nominated by: Meredith Freeman, Developmental Services, Inc.

Purdue University
Nominated by: Erin Hallet, Wabash Center, Inc.

The Graduate Hotel Bloomington
Nominated by: Meredith Freeman, Developmental Services, Inc.