Sandy of Easterseals Crossroads Receives Leadership Award

​As part of Disability Awareness Month in Indiana, INARF is honoring professionals serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INARF is proud to recognize Patrick Sandy, President/CEO, Easterseals Crossroads, with the 2020 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. 

“Patrick has dedicated his entire career - spanning four decades - to improving the lives of people with disabilities.  He is highly respected among his peers and known as a compassionate advocate and ally of all people with disabilities.” – Bruce Schnaith, Vice President, Easterseals Crossroads.

Sandy was nominated by Easterseals Crossroads, an Indianapolis based organization that has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for the last 80 years.
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Please join us in recognizing Patrick Sandy’s success and accomplishments with this prestigious award.

This year’s nominations for the James M. Hammond III Executive Leadership Award included four (4) distinguished INARF leaders and are listed below:

• Donna Belusar, Ph.D., ADEC, Inc.
• Patrick Sandy, Easterseals Crossroads
• Pamela Verbarg, The Arc of Greater Boone County
• Allison Wharry, New Hope of Indiana

 
Congratulations to all the nominees. INARF appreciates your commitments to serving Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The INARF Annual Awards has been an Association tradition for many years and enables INARF members to recognize the significant contributions and exceptional efforts of individuals and community partners committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.