Utah CEC Professional Awards

awarded to a professional/citizen who has:

• Made an outstanding contribution
• Demonstrated sustained interest in the field and his/her contribution to the field is substantial
• Been involved in policy development at various levels (e.g., local, state, federal)
• Made a substantial impact on service, research, or education

awarded to a special education administrator who:

• Has demonstrated leadership and vision in terms of administration of programs for exceptional children and/or youth
• Is an active member of CEC for at least five continuous years (preferred)
• Has demonstrated sustained interest in the field and their contribution to the field is substantial  

awarded to a professional worker who:

• Has made an outstanding contribution
• Has demonstrated sustained interest in the field and their contribution to the field is substantial
• Has made a substantial impact on service, research, or education
• Is an active member of CEC for at least five continuous years (preferred)  

awarded to an educator who:

• Provides direct service to children
• Is an active member of CEC for at least five continuous years (preferred)
• Has made an outstanding contribution
• Has demonstrated a sustained interest in the field and his/her contributions to the field are substantial

awarded to a general education teacher who:

• Has made a substantial impact with students with disabilities in the general education setting
• Uses innovative and meaningful inclusive practices to promote success for each student
• Has made an outstanding contribution through collaboration with colleagues and families
• Inspires and advocates for each student  

awarded to a paraeducator who:

• Provides direct service to children
• Demonstrated a sustained interest in the field
• Made an outstanding contribution
• Has made substantial contributions to the field  

awarded to a university/college student who:

• Is an active member of SCEC
• Has demonstrated ongoing commitment
• Shows strong promise as a future teacher in the field
• Excels scholastically/academically

awarded to a student who: 

• Demonstrates advocacy for students with disabilities
• Consistently exercises leadership among peers across a variety of settings
• Shows strong promise as an ongoing advocate
• Makes a substantial contribution to the school and/or community

awarded to the parent(s) of a student with exceptionalities who:

• Is actively involved in programs and/or services provided to their own child
• Advocates for or provides services to other exceptional persons
• Has made a substantial impact on service or education for exceptional children
• Has demonstrated continued interest in the field of special education  

awarded to a business or organization who: 

• Provides employment/training opportunities for individuals with disabilities and/or
• Makes financial contributions which have aided in the education or habilitation of individuals with disabilities
• Provides volunteer services to organizations which provide services to individuals with disabilities (i.e., Special Olympics, Camp Kostopolus, schools/education programs, etc.)