Association members support promising scholars and reward conscientious professionals with three $1,000 scholarships and two awards. Members nominate their peers and a selection committee presents the awards at our annual conference.
Awards are also presented annually by our affiliate organization, the Research Special Interest Group. Please visit the RSIG awards pages for more details.
Hull-Roeher Award of Merit
In honour of John Hull and G. Allan Roeher, each of whom made a significant contribution in the field of developmental disabilities within the Province of Ontario.
To be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution or special achievement in one of the following areas.
- Education: for promotion of education or training in the field of developmental disabilities
- Humanitarianism: for promotion of human welfare and/or social reform
- Research: for advancement of knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities
- Service: for enhancing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
OADD Award of Excellence
To be presented to an individual who has contributed significantly to better understanding of, or enhanced the wellbeing of, those with developmental disabilities.
Note: the above award replaces the following:
Directors' Awards of Excellence
Media Award
Achievement Award
Professional Recognition Award
Staff Recognition Award
Kay Sansom Scholarship
Three awards of $1,000 each and a one-year membership in OADD are available to Ontario students with interests in developmental disabilities: medical and graduate students, undergraduate students and community college students. The scholarship must be used to pursue a full-time, specific educational goal in a recognized program associated with a professional discipline related to developmental disabilities. It may not be used for travel.
Deadline
February 1, annually. |
