The Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Support Award was created to recognize an exceptional employee in the Direct Support professional field at The Arc of Howard County. This award is presented annually and includes a $1,000 cash gift to the recipient. Employees eligible for this award can be any staff (Direct Support Professionals, Direct Support Managers, and/or Employment Specialists) who are directly engaged in the day-to-day support of people served by The Arc of Howard County.

Employees who are nominated must be in good standing with the agency and must have worked at least one year for The Arc of Howard County.

We encourage all staff of The Arc of Howard County, people supported by The Arc of Howard County and families of those supported by The Arc of Howard County, to consider nominating someone who they feel has gone above and beyond this year! All nominations will be evaluated and assessed for eligibility.

(If you have any questions or need assistance with this nomination form, please contact Barbara Moyer at bmoyer@archoward.org or call 301-395-6713.)