Awards Directory
Recognize Excellence in Special Education
Every year, dozens of education professionals are recognized for their work supporting individuals with disabilities. The database below links to many of these opportunities for you to nominate yourself or a colleague.
Academic Scholarship
There are two scholarships worth $750.00 each to support grade 12 or returning university students who are pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities. The individuals must be entering into, or currently enrolled in a full time education program at an accredited post-secondary institution, be a resident of Manitoba and not have been a previous award winner. Applicants may only apply once in high school and once during their post secondary education.
Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award
This award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of education for students who with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
CEC Legacy Proclamation
CEC Legacy Proclamations honor outstanding members who have led and notably contributed to CEC's various components (chapters, units, divisions, subdivisions) and national governing bodies and have significantly influenced the field throughout a lifelong career.
Units & Divisions should consider nominating members for a Legacy Proclamation. Find out why here:
CEC’s Diversity Leadership Academy
The Diversity Leadership Academy is a substantive professional development program established for special education professionals who share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of special education.
DADD Para-Educator of the Year
This award recognizes exceptional paraprofessionals working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.