We appreciate your involvement in our Celebrating All Awards Banquet at the 2025 NDSC Convention!
Deadline for nominations: March 10 at 11:59 PM EST
Education Award
This award recognizes outstanding performance on behalf of students with Down syndrome. Nominees will be judged by their demonstrated leadership and innovation in creating or advancing best educational practices for students with Down syndrome.
National Affiliate Group Award
This award recognizes an affiliate group of the NDSC, which has performed outstanding service for people with Down syndrome and their families. Affiliate groups will be judged on advocacy services, relationship to the NDSC, family support, fundraising activities, local and regional programs and services, and community activities.
Media Award
This award honors outstanding national media efforts to connect the Down syndrome community and/or create a better understanding of Down syndrome, including social media, television, documentaries, podcasts, feature films, national publications, serials, and syndicated columns. The media efforts have been broadcast or published within the last calendar year.
Employer of the Year Award
This award recognizes an employer for creating employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Laura Lee Advocacy Award
This award recognizes an individual or organization for exceptional advocacy for the Down syndrome community.
Impact on the Down Syndrome Community Service Award: Sig Pueschel NDSC Service Award
This award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to the NDSC.
Pueschel/Tjossem Research Award
This award recognizes research that has contributed to more excellent knowledge and understanding of Down syndrome and has improved the lives of people with Down syndrome or their families.
Christian Pueschel Memorial Citizen Self-Advocate Award
This award recognizes an individual with Down syndrome whose achievements, service, and contributions have enhanced the value and dignity of people with Down syndrome and their families.