2010 Nominations:  Employer, Leader, Practitioner, Student

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TRANSITION AWARDS
John McNaught, VADCDT Vice President/Recognitions/Awards Chair

Please take the opportunity to nominate someone you feel is deserving of recognition through one of the four VADCDT awards outlined. The four awards will be presented at the 2010 Virginia Transition Forum, and represent the finest examples of collaborative effort in the area of transition. It is important that you send in a nomination! Take a few minutes, fill out the nomination form and send them to me by the February 1, 2010 deadline.

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2010 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD 
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The VADCDT EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Award recognizes a business or corporation that has promoted and provided the enhancement and employment of individuals with exceptionalities in order to promote and support their full participation in the community.

2010 TRANSITION LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD 
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The VADCDT TRANSITION LEADER OF THE YEAR Award recognizes a VADCDT member who has demonstrated excellence in providing services to the field of transition. The Transition Leader provides support directly to those persons working with youth in transition (ex. transition specialist, agency personnel, T/TAC personnel, university staff, and administrator). This person is an outstanding member of the profession whose work exemplifies the best in transition practices. His or her work reflects significant success (above and beyond their work duties) for students, continued professional development and the highest standards of leadership in transition. He or she is recognized for commitment, leadership and dedication to students with exceptionalities.

2010 TRANSITION PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD 
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The VADCDT TRANSITION PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR Award recognizes a VADCDT member who has demonstrated excellence in providing services to students in the transition process. This person is an outstanding member of the profession whose work exemplifies the best in transition practices. His or her work reflects significant success for students, continued professional development and the highest standards of leadership in transition. He or she is recognized for commitment, leadership and dedication for students with exceptionalities.

2010 STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD 
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The VADCDT STUDENT OF THE YEAR Award recognizes a student who exemplifies significant outreach and involvement to achieve his/her transition goals. This student serves as a role model for other students with exceptionalities to follow
as they navigate the process of transition to employment, community involvement and a meaningful adult life.