We invite those we support, their friends and family, our staff, and the local community to take part in a Celebration of Excellence with The Arc of Howard County. We provide an array of services all aimed towards our mission of achieving full community life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one person at a time.

We want to recognize people and groups who put our mission statement into practice. Join us in our Celebration of Excellence by nominating a person or group you believe is helping to promote an inclusive environment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities then join us for an evening online event on May 17, 2023 (new date).

This year’s categories for nomination are:

Person Supported by The Arc of Howard County
This award will be presented to the person that is supported by The Arc of Howard County who has made considerable strides in his/her personal or professional life in the last year.

Excellence in Employment
This award will be presented to the employer of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who has made a difference in the work life of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 

Excellence in Professional Services
This award will be presented to an person or a company that provided professional services to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with compassion and dignity, always taking into consideration the needs of the individual.

Excellence in Community
This award will be presented to an person or group that has developed programs for inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the local community or to an person who worked to include people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their communities or who consistently supports The Arc’s mission of full community life.

Excellence in Public Service
This award will be presented to individuals or groups in the public eye who make special efforts to increase understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or who advocate for improvement of services available to them. Potential nominees include elected representatives, government officials, community leaders and the media.

Excellence in Schools
This award will be presented to a school or schools for its successful inclusion of students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities into the regular activities of the school. Of special interest are new ideas that the school is using to implement the best practices of inclusive education.

Volunteer of the Year
This award will be presented to an individual or group who volunteered their time and services to better the lives of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.