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Center for Disability Resources Champion Awards

The Disability Champion Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the mission and values of the Center for Disability Resources, including: integrating inclusive practices, promoting disability awareness, and serving as a strong advocate for people with disabilities in the Macalester community. 

Submit a nomination

Below is the link to the online form for nominations for 2025-2026. Nominations are due by Friday, April 17, 2026.

Recipients from previous years

2024-2025:
Ash Ryan, Taylor Okonek, David Moore, Denise Tyburski, Voices of Mental Health

MentorUP Mentor of the Year – Ella Andrews
CDR Student Worker – Sam Kenney

2023-2024:
Audrey Milk, Sam Ash, Eleanor Berkenblit, Ann Minnick, Priscilla Perez Umpress, Macalester Special Events

2022-2023:
Kathryn Kay Coquemont, Ashton Rose, Mer Mousoom, Joan Ostrove, Christie Manning

2021-2022:
Penelope Geng, Vivian Tran, Jonathan Cardenas

2020-2021:
Sarah Noble, Jackson Ullman, Suzanne Durckas

2019-2020:
Dylan Larsen, Bea Chihak, Athea Sircar, Julie Lucking