Annual Awards
Following are the awards given each year by TEAAM to members of the community who have have excelled in spreading Autism Awareness in Mississippi.
STAR AWARD – The star award is given for outstanding Servicing, Teaching, Advocating and Resourcing (STAR).
It recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the education of persons with Autism as evidenced by personal dedication, commitment and unique service.
2010 STAR AWARD Recipient
Calvert Sims
2010 STAR AWARD Recipient
Karli Matthews
2010 STAR AWARD Recipient
Billy Joe Keeton
2010 STAR AWARD Recipient
Becky Meadows
TEAAM SPIRIT AWARD – This award is presented to an individual, group or organization that demonstrates outstanding teamwork, collaboration and cooperation in promoting best practice strategies, linking of resources and supports for persons with Autism and their families, service providers and/or agencies.
2010 TEAAM SPIRIT AWARD Recipient
Phil Friedman
(picture shows Bethany Culley accepting award for Phil Friedman)
2010 TEAAM SPIRIT AWARD Recipients
Jamie Mendoza
Cindy McNelley
SPIRIT OF FAMILY AWARD – This award is given to a family member(s), who is a leader and inspiration to other families and who has demonstrated a strong commitment towards assisting and empowering individuals with Autism and their families.
2010 SPIRIT OF FAMILY AWARD Recipients
The Nalker Family
2010 SPIRIT OF FAMILY Recipient
The Dockery Foundation
(picture shows Dr. Mark Yeager presenting award.)
CHAMPION AWARD – This award recognizes an individual with autism or a person who works on behalf of individuals with autism who has made a significant progress in achieving their goals and serves as an example and inspiration to others.
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2010 CHAMPION AWARD Recipient
Nicholas Manuel
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TEAAM’s Past Award Winners
2008 STAR AWARD Recipient – Diane McKenzie
2008 CHAMPION AWARD Recipient – Jordan Loper
2008 SPIRIT OF FAMILY AWARD Recipient – The Markline Family
2008 SPIRIT AWARD Recipient – Alford Lumber
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Nomination Process:
Nominations should include the following information: Name of nominee, mailing address, phone number, place of employment and position (if applicable). The same information should be provided for the person submitting the nomination. Please include e-mail address if available. The nomination description should be no longer than one 8.5" x 11" single-spaced page. The description should include evidence of the following: Uniqueness of service, contributions and influence:
Involvement in the many aspects of initiation
Implementing and improving quality programs for persons with Autism
Personal commitment and dedication
These awards are presented each year at TEAAM's Annual Conference.
Submit nominations to:
TEAAM Board of Directors
Attn: Mark Yeager, Executive Director
takeaction@teaam.org
