INARF as an Association, has multiple initiatives in which we recognize and promote commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Annual Awards, Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award and PAC Awards are a few ways we recognize our members' staff, community partners and legislators. Join us in celebrating the following individuals who have exemplified INARF's continued mission to influence the disabilities services industry.

INARF Annual Awards

Every year, INARF hosts an Awards Recognition Program at our Annual Conference. The Annual Awards Program provides our members the opportunity to publicly recognize their staff, individuals served, and community partners who embrace individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Below are the past four years' recipients for each award.

James M. Hammond III Executive Leadership Award

• ​2021: Russ Bonanno, LIFEDesigns, Inc.,
• 2020: ​Patrick Sandy, Easterseals Crossroads
• 2019: Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. ​
• 2018: ​Ann Robertson, IPMG, Inc. ​

Pinnacle Award

• ​2021: Melissa Market, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
• 2020: Lynn Feldman, New Hope of Indiana ​
• 2019: Kay Boas, Developmental Services, Inc.​
• ​2018 *First year for the award.: Cheryl Schade, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

Keystone Award

• ​2021: Alex Buchman, Easterseals Crossroads
• 2020: Spencer Shepard, Developmental Services, Inc. ​​
• 2019: ​Christine Jameson, Cardinal Services, Inc.
• 2018: ​Cathy Bradley, Cardinal Services, Inc.  ​

Justin Dart Personal Achievement Award

• ​2021: Brad Lain, IPMG, Inc.
• 2020: Liam Price, Tangram, Inc.  ​
• 2019: Jonathon Wilfong, Developmental Services, Inc.
• 2018: ​Jack Stacey, Wabash Center, Inc. ​

Partnership Award

• ​2021: Strack & Van Til Food Market | Nominated by Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
• 2020: City of Greencastle | Nominated by Putnam County Comprehensive Services, Inc.
• 2019: Ted Brown, Toyota | Nominated by The Arc Southwest Indiana
• 2018: ​Gregory & Appel | Nominated by Noble

Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award

Every year during the INARF Annual Conference Awards Luncheon, the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award is awarded to 1-2 individuals employed by an INARF member organization. To date, twenty-four individuals have received the award. Below are the past four years' recipients.

2021:

• Yves Bayiringire, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
• Heather Enyeart, The Arc of Wabash County

​​2020:

• ​Kaylie Savoy, Hillcroft Services, Inc.
• Kimberly Shanklin, Tangram, Inc.

​2019: 

• Taylor Hartsock, Passages, Inc.
• Rachael Lechlitner, Goldenrod

2018:

• Brandy Roberts, Sycamore Services, Inc.
• Brittany Hainley, Sycamore Services, Inc.​

INARF PAC Awards

The INARF PAC annually recognizes legislative champions who have gone above and beyond to author and support legislation impacting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Below are the past four years' recipients:

2021:

• Legislator of the Year Award - State Senator Ryan Mishler

​2020:

• INARF Advocate of the Year Award - US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
• INARF PAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Kelli Waggoner

​2019:

• Legislator of the Year Award - State Representative Todd Huston
• Senate Champion of the Year Award - State Senator Liz Brown

2018:

• Legislator of the Year Award - State Representative Bob Heaton