Thank you to everyone who made the 2021 Allies Exceptional Awards a success!

Awards were presented in the following categories:

Self-Determination, Growth, and Advocacy
Self-Determination is a combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to set goals for themselves and to take the initiative to reach these goals.
Self-Growth is about obtaining knowledge, improving skills and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.
Self-Advocates are empowered to know their rights and responsibilities while understanding they can reach out to others when needed. This person shows us everyday what it means to live life fully, to break down walls and barriers that others place before them.
OUR 2021 WINNERS WERE:
Rick Daniels
Erica Voss
Dez Helferty
K.S.

Community Advocate
A Community Advocate is someone who creates programs and services, develops partnerships, changes public policies, laws, and practices to improve the lives of everyone in our local community.
OUR 2021 WINNER WAS:
Amelia Abel

Acts of Kindness
An Act of Kindness is a spontaneous gesture of goodwill towards someone or something. They attempt to brighten another person's day by doing something thoughtful, nice and caring.
OUR 2021 WINNERS WERE:
Kelsey Croston 
Michael Dixon
Johnny Crockett
Frieda Correa

Volunteer of the Year
A Volunteer is a person who willingly donates their time and effort to a cause or organization without pay.
OUR 2021 WINNERS WERE:
Dan Wells
Colleen Murphy

Peer Mentor
A Peer Mentor is someone who is able to see the perspectives of others and uses this ability to share their knowledge and be a positive role model.
OUR 2021 WINNER WAS:
Jon Conway

Building Bridges
The Building Bridges award is to recognize a Case Manager/Personal Agent who goes over and beyond in their daily duties to build a partnership between supported individuals and their community. This person ensures that supported individuals have the platform to share their voice and supports them in finding ways to reach their full potential.
OUR 2021 WINNER WAS:
Devon Orr