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LDA of Indiana's Annual State Awards
Click Here to read about the 2009 Award Winners
Click Here to review past Award Winners
We Are Now Accepting 2010 Award Nominations!
Each year we recognize an outstanding teacher, parent, administrator, and service provider
for their commitment and dedication to making a difference in the lives of Indiana
students and/or young adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.  

We also give special recognition to four outstanding Indiana students who are facing
the challenges of having a learning disability and/or attention deficit disorder,
and honor them for their hard work and perseverance
toward achieving their academic and life goals.

All nominees must be a resident of Indiana.
Award Categories and Qualifications
  • Student of the Year Awards
    This award acknowledges and celebrates the
    accomplishments of Indiana students with learning
    disabilities or attention deficit disorders, even the
    “C” students!  Let them know that you recognize
    their daily struggles, as well as their achievements
    as they pursue their academic and life goals - let
    them know that they are an inspiration to you!
         Three outstanding students are recognized for
    the following grade levels:
    • Elementary Student of the Year
                 (1st – 5th grades)
    • Middle/Jr High Student of the Year
                (6th – 9th grades)
    • High School Student of the Year
               (10th – 12th grades)
    High school seniors may be nominated for the High
    School Student of the Year Award and the College
    Scholarship Award if they will be attending college
    in the Fall. However, each nomination must be
    submitted separately.in order to be considered for
    each award level.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
  • College Scholarship Award
    This $1,000 college scholarship award will be
    given to an outstanding high school senior or
    college student with a learning disability or
    attention deficit disorder, to assist them with
    their post-secondary education expenses.
         The nominee may be a; 1) high school
    senior  (including an equivalent program) or 2)
    a student who is already attending or has been
    accepted to a college, university, tech or trade
    school.
         The award recipient will need to verify their
    learning disability, and proof of acceptance or
    enrollment from a post-secondary school.
         High school seniors may be nominated for
    the High School Student of the Year Award and
    the College Scholarship Award if they will be
    attending college in the Fall. However, each
    nomination must be submitted separately in
    order to be considered for each award level.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
  • Parent of the Year Award
    This award recognizes an Indiana parent or
    guardian of a child or an adult with a learning
    disability or attention deficit disorder who through
    his or her professional or volunteer work shares
    selflessly of his or her time to assist, support and
    encourage other parents and/or professionals, and
    who promotes an understanding and acceptance
    of students or young adults with LD/ADHD within
    their own school system, community or on a
    statewide level.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
  • Teacher of the Year Award
    This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
    teacher whose; 1) work demonstrates his or
    her ability to provide a creative and positive
    classroom learning experience that addresses
    the unique educational needs, strengths and
    lifelong potential of students with LD/ADHD; 2)
    often goes above and beyond what is normally
    expected in his or her profession; and 3) who
    serves as a role model and inspiration to his or
    her colleagues.  The recipient of this award
    may be a teacher in the special education or
    regular education field who works in a public or
    private school or college.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
  • Administrator of the Year Award
    This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
    administrator who; 1) inspires the respect and
    admiration of students, parents, and colleagues for
    his or her leadership skills and commitment to
    results-oriented LD/ADHD support services and
    programs that increase the educational
    opportunities for students; 2) who demonstrates
    sensitivity when interacting with LD/ADHD students;
    and 3) who displays an understanding of the
    complex legal and emotional aspect of raising and
    educating students with LD/ADHD.  The recipient
    of this award may be a principal, special education
    director, department chair, supervisor or dean who
    serves in a public or private school or college.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
  • Outstanding Service Award
    This award recognizes an outstanding Indiana
    service provider (local or state) who strives to
    provide a support service, product or program
    that improves the education, employment, or
    general well being of students or young adults
    with a learning disability and/or attention deficit
    disorder, or for their families by one or more of
    the following: 1) provides a results-oriented
    LD/ADHD psychological or educational service,
    program or product; 2) serves as a local or
    state resource provider; 3) advocates through
    legislative or public awareness activities that
    enhance the general public knowledge
    regarding the unique needs, strengths and
    lifelong potential of individuals with LD/ADHD at
    school, in the workplace or living in their
    community; or 4) who has contributed to the
    success and mission of the LDA of Indiana.  
    The recipient of this award may be an
    individual or a business, organization, school,
    agency, or service group.
    Click Here to complete the nomination form...
   
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