INARF’s 2017 Pre-Conference / March 14 

INARF’s 2017 Annual Conference / March 15 – 16 

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel, 8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, Indiana

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

In March 15, INARF’s 2017 Annual Conference “ALL IN” will include an opportunity during the Annual Awards Luncheon to publicly recognize individuals and community partners who embrace individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  Our success stories throughout Indiana are attributed to the fact that we are “ALL IN” – beginning with our DSP workforce, agency leadership, community partners, and the consumers themselves in setting goals, following dreams and making a difference. During the Annual Awards Luncheon, nominated individuals will be recognized among their peers and selected award recipients will be honored for the difference they make in the lives of individuals with disabilities.   
 
We invite you to participate in recognizing your outstanding staff and community partners by submitting a nomination in one or more of the four award categories.  Nominations are requested on or before December 16, 2016.

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AWARDS

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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. Candidates for this award must: 

• Have utilized habilitation and/or rehabilitation services to enhance their independence and quality of life
• Have been involved in services for over two years
• Have a diagnosed intellectual/developmental disability 

Deadline: December 16, 2016.

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Keystone Award    
 
The Keystone Award is presented to the most outstanding Direct Support Professional employed in the Indiana service delivery system. 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 as Direct Support Professionals, have three (3) years minimum employment as Direct Support Professionals and actively participate in on-going professional development. These individuals are: 

• The first to employ innovative techniques, enriching the quality of services and thus the quality of life for those they serve
• The first to uphold the rights of individuals with disabilities
• The first to accept change and insist that such changes have meaning and purpose
• The first in the hearts of those they serve

Deadline: December 16, 2016.

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James M. Hammond III Award
 
​The James M. Hammond III Award is presented to an outstanding executive/administrator in the human service industry. 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. These distinguished individuals:
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• Diligently stay the course of service delivery
• Develop quality programming using the latest industry innovations and creative use of resources

Believe in the worth of all individuals of varying abilities, which is manifested through the operations/programming and dedication to the cause.

Deadline: December 16, 2016.

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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. These contributions may include:

• Donations and fundraising efforts
• Volunteerism
• Public education and public relations
• Employment opportunities for people with disabilities

Deadline: December 16, 2016.