Recognizing and rewarding outstanding support

for people who have Asperger Syndrome or autism

Our Spirit of Support awards for 2008 generated many nominations of people providing outstanding support. After reading the essays submitted, we decided to expand the program and present six awards instead of two.  All six award recipients will receive a complete set of Coulter Video DVDs and an award certificate. 

The award recipients are listed below, along with the names of the persons who submitted their nominating essays.  You can click on the name of the award recipient to read his or her nominating essay.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Chris Brown, nominated by Rhonda, Ely

Chris is a teacher in Neosho, Missouri, USA

 

Sally Green, nominated by Belinda Russo

Sally is a teacher in Sydney, Australia

 

Mary Quigley, nominated by Beth O'Connor

Mary is a school principal in Chatham, New Jersey, USA

SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT

Glenis Benson, PhD, nominated by Lezli Redmond

Glenis is an Autism Spectrum Disorders Consultant in Madison, Wisconsin, USA

 

Carolyn Warden, nominated by Jim Warden

Carol is an advocate for people with Asperger Syndrome and founder of the Asperger Parent Network in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

 

Jill Scercy, nominated by Miriam Godwin

Jill is the assistant director of the Greenville TEACCH Center based in Winterville, North Carolina, USA

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We'd like to thank everyone who submitted a nominating essay.  Reading these essays helped us truly appreciate the many compassionate people who are dedicated to making life better for those in the autism and Asperger Syndrome community.