1. Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities

2. Creating a Successful DSP Recognition Award Nomination

3. The DSP Recognition Awards are an important part of ANCOR’s award-winning National Advocacy Campaign.

4. What we’re looking for: -- Stay on topic; don’t waste words -- Remember the person served -- Show; don’t tell -- Answer every category

5. #1 Activity/accomplishments in assisting the individual supported to achieve person-centered, positive outcomes (25 points)

6. #2 Description of the relationships he/she has developed with the person(s) he/she supports (15 points)

7. #3 Examples of advocacy or affecting change with and/or on behalf of people with disabilities (15 points)

8. #4 Description of the sacrifices made in order to be a Direct Support Professional (15 points)

9. #5 Creativity in individualizing supports and services provided (10 points)

10. #6 Demonstration of proficiency on the job and/or leadership capabilities. How does this DSP welcome others into the profession? How does he/she inspire others? How does he/she share his/her knowledge with new workers? (10 points)

11. #7 Each nomination should also include an affirmation letter or statement from the person(s) served and/or a family member (10 points)

12. Agency Nomination Process Karin Stockwell, Dungarvin

13. Agency Nomination Process Toni Gillen, Living Well Disability Services

14. Debra Langseth, ANCOR dlangseth@ancor.orgdlangseth@ancor.org Barbara Merrill, ANCOR bmerrill@ancor.orgbmerrill@ancor.org Jocelyn Breeland, ANCOR jbreeland@ancor.orgjbreeland@ancor.org Karin Stockwell, Dungarvin kstockwell@dungarvin.com kstockwell@dungarvin.com Toni Gillen, Living Well Disability Services toni.gillen@livingwell.org toni.gillen@livingwell.org

15. DSP Recognition Award Nomination Form and Nomination Instructions are at www.nationaladvocacycampaign.org