The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the Research and Training Center (RTC) at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration, and American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) are seeking nominations for the 2021 Moving Mountains Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize organizations using leading practices in direct support staff workforce development that result in improved outcomes for the people being supported. Organizations applying are required to illustrate how their direct support workforce practices and philosophy align with the principles of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP).

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Moving Mountains Award. All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021. We welcome applications from statewide/regional initiatives, local organizations, and individuals. Up to two awards will be given each year. Finalists will be acknowledged at the ANCOR Conference in June. Award winners will be honored at the Reinventing Quality Conference in August. Winners will be notified in advance.

To learn more about the awards click the button below. For information on previous award winners click here to visit our Moving Mountains Award page.

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