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Crocker Award recipient</figcaption></figure> <p>Each year, MDSC honors individuals or organizations who have celebrated the rich accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.</p> <h2>Our Awards</h2> <div class='content-column one_third'><figure id="attachment_5081" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5081" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5081 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819-500x500.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819-500x500.jpg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819-768x768.jpg 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_4928-scaled-e1713302217819.jpg 1478w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5081" class="wp-caption-text">Marie Blackburn, winner of 2022 Allen Crocker Award (Photo by Keith Toffling)</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column two_third last_column'><h3>Allen C. Crocker Award of Excellence</h3> <p>The highest award offered by the MDSC, the Allen C. Crocker Award of Excellence was established in recognition of Dr. Crocker’s many years of nurturing individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout their life’s journey. The award is presented to the person who most advances the Down syndrome movement.</p> <p><a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <hr /> <div class='content-column one_third'><figure id="attachment_5967" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5967" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5967 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-500x500.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-500x500.jpg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-768x768.jpg 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1958-scaled-e1713303177246.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5967" class="wp-caption-text">Sara Brothers (left), winner of the 2023 Outstanding Educator Award</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column two_third last_column'><h3>Outstanding Educator Award</h3> <p>Presented to an educator in Massachusetts who has significantly contributed to ensuring that students with Down syndrome are given every opportunity to maximize their full potential.</p> <p><a href="https://mdsc.org/about-us/awards/mdsc-outstanding-educator-award-2024/">Submit Nomination for 2024 Outstanding Educator Award </a><br /> <a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <hr /> <div class='content-column one_third'><figure id="attachment_6164" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6164" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6164 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-500x500.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-500x500.jpg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-768x768.jpg 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Omar-Employer-of-the-Year-DSC02468-copy-scaled-e1713302660535.jpg 1706w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6164" class="wp-caption-text">Omar Masood of Omar’s World of Comics, recipient of the 2024 Exemplary Employer Award</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column two_third last_column'><h3>Exemplary Employer Award</h3> <p>Established in 2016, this award is presented to an individual or company who is an exemplary employer in creating a welcoming, inclusive work environment for individuals with Down syndrome and/or other disabilities. Employers of the Year recognize the inherent value that people with Down syndrome can bring to the workforce and act as role models for other employers to emulate.</p> <p><a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <hr /> <div class='content-column one_third'><figure id="attachment_4646" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4646" style="width: 495px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4646 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years-495x500.png" alt="Philip Donahue" width="495" height="500" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years-495x500.png 495w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years-1014x1024.png 1014w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years-768x776.png 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years-1521x1536.png 1521w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Philip-25-Years.png 1794w" sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4646" class="wp-caption-text">Philip Donahue was named MDSC’s first Your Next Star Employee of the Year Award winner in 2022 on the heels of retiring from Market Basket in Tewksbury after 27 years of dedicated service.</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column two_third last_column'><h3>Philip Donahue Employee of the Year Award</h3> <p>Established in 2022, the Philip Donahue Employee of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies Philip’s leadership and commitment to the community.</p> <p><a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <hr /> <div class='content-column one_third'><figure id="attachment_5086" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5086" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5086 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613-500x500.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="500" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613-500x500.jpeg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312181681_476150991211723_912469689554623552_n-e1673323859613.jpeg 1228w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5086" class="wp-caption-text">Vanessa Welch of Boston25 News, MDSC’s 2022 Media Award winner | Photo by Keith Toffling</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column two_third last_column'><h3>Media Award</h3> <p>Presented to a person or company who exemplifies the MDSC’s mission to disseminate up-to-date information about Down syndrome.</p> <p><a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <hr /> <h3>Leadership Award</h3> <p><a href="#previous_winners">View Previous Winners</a></p> <div class='content-column one_half'><figure id="attachment_5088" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5088" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5088 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312446262_476153551211467_751278202904026314_n-500x368.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="368" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312446262_476153551211467_751278202904026314_n-500x368.jpeg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312446262_476153551211467_751278202904026314_n-768x565.jpeg 768w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/312446262_476153551211467_751278202904026314_n.jpeg 948w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5088" class="wp-caption-text">Governor Charlie Baker accepts his 2022 Leadership Award at the Buddy Walk in Wakefield</figcaption></figure></div> <div class='content-column one_half last_column'><figure id="attachment_5089" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5089" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5089 size-medium" src="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Richard-and-Feyza-500x273.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="273" srcset="https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Richard-and-Feyza-500x273.jpeg 500w, https://mdsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Richard-and-Feyza.jpeg 627w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5089" class="wp-caption-text">Richard & Feyza Shipley, winners of an MDSC 2021 Leadership Award</figcaption></figure></div><div class='clear_column'></div> <h2>Previous Award Winners<a id="previous_winners"></a></h2> <div id="accordion-1" class="accordion no-js"></p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t1" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c1" aria-expanded="false" > Allen C. Crocker Award of Excellence </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c1" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2024: Marie Rej</li> <li>2022: Marie Blackburn</li> <li>2021: Jeanne Doherty and Charlotte Gray, Down Syndrome Autism Connection</li> <li>2020: South Shore Mothers Support Group</li> <li>2019: Emily LaMarca</li> <li>2018: John and Susan Nadworny</li> <li>2017: Margaret Van Gelder, MA Department of Developmental Services</li> <li>2016: Melanie McLaughlin</li> <li>2015: Francisco Zamudio, Shey Jaboin, and Roxanne Hoke Chandler</li> <li>2014: Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics</li> <li>2013: John Anton</li> <li>2012: Dr. Brian Skotko, MGH</li> <li>2011: Elin Howe, Commissioner of MA Department of Developmental Services</li> <li>2010: Charlotte Gray, Sharon Randall, Maura Russo – Founders of Morning Travelers</li> <li>2009: Madeleine Will, National Down Syndrome Society</li> <li>2008: Sarah Cullen and Angela Lombardo, First Response Services for New Parents</li> <li>2007: Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance Program</li> <li>2006: Jo Ann Simons</li> <li>2005: Joanne Maranian</li> <li>2004: Richard Jonas, M.D., Children’s Hospital</li> <li>2003: Suzanne Siino</li> <li>2002: Dan & Julie Heffernan</li> <li>2001: The Tim White Foundation</li> <li>2000: The Rich Robison Family</li> <li>1999: Sara Miranda</li> <li>1998: Gretchen Josephson, Poet & Self-Advocate</li> <li>1997: Ann Forts, Speaker & Self-Advocate</li> <li>1996: Mark Grainger, MDSC Founder</li> <li>1995: Charlie Austin, WBZ Reporter, Parent</li> <li>1994: Chris Burke, Actor & Self-Advocate</li> </ul> <p> </div> </p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t2" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c2" aria-expanded="false" > Outstanding Educator Award </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c2" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2023: Sara Brothers, Winchester Public Schools</li> <li>2021: Melissa Levin, Newton Public Schools</li> <li>2020: Kerry Bremer, Ayer Public Schools</li> <li>2019: Kristen Cunha & Phuong Bui, Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge</li> <li>2018: Caitlin Burke, Northbridge High School</li> <li>2017: Frani Miceli, Williamstown Elementary School</li> <li>2016: Julie Messina, 3-21 Foundation</li> <li>2015: Rosalie Forster & Betsy Pelz, Lead Authors of MDSC Education Manual</li> <li>2014: Paul Connolly, Varsity Basketball Coach from Newton North High School.</li> <li>2013: Maureen Blazejewski, Cambridge Public Schools and Lead Special Educator for the Learning Program Boston (LPB)</li> <li>2012: Jayme Finstein, Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Program at Mass Bay Community College</li> <li>2011: William Endslow, Fine & Performing Arts Director at Reading Memorial High School</li> <li>2010: Lauren Segee, North Andover Schools</li> <li>2009: Joanne Ethier, Principal of St. Peter-Marian Junior High School in Worcester</li> <li>2008: Amy Marx, Principal of The Harbor School in Boston</li> <li>2007: Aimee Fredette, Jody Waters & Mary Ann Ruscito – Grade 3 Team at Walpole’s Fisher School</li> <li>2006: Christine D’Anjou, North Reading School District</li> <li>2005: Robert McInnis, Needham High School</li> </ul> <p> </div> </p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t3" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c3" aria-expanded="false" > Exemplary Employer Award </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c3" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2024: Omar Masood, Omar’s World of Comics</li> <li>2021: Collette DiVitto, Collettey’s Cookies</li> <li>2020: Bunratty Tavern (Reading, MA)</li> <li>2019: Babson College</li> <li>2018: Bob Sweeney, Boston Bruins Foundation</li> <li>2017: VERC Enterprises, Leo Vercollone</li> <li>2016: Arthur T. Demoulas, Market Basket</li> </ul> <p> </div> </p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t4" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c4" aria-expanded="false" > Philip Donahue Employee of Year Award </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c4" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2024: John Dunleavy, Boston Bruins/TD Garden</li> <li>2022: Philip Donahue, Market Basket</li> </ul> <p> </div> </p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t5" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c5" aria-expanded="false" > Media Award </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c5" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2022: Vanessa Welch, Boston25 News</li> <li>2021: Jim Noonan and Maryanne Noonan, Bluenote Technology</li> <li>2020: Boston25 News</li> <li>2019: Clear Channel Communications</li> <li>2018: Mark Hunt, Disability Images</li> <li>2017: “Born This Way” Cast, A&E</li> <li>2016: Heather Hegedus, Boston25 News</li> <li>2015: Jonathan Elias, WBZ-TV</li> <li>2014: Kyle Gendron, Photographer</li> <li>2013: Amy Masters, Chronicle, WCVB-TV</li> <li>2012: Target, Inclusive Modeling</li> <li>2011: Sarah Schleider, National Down Syndrome Society</li> <li>2010: Keri Stedman. Children’s Hospital Boston</li> <li>2009: Wendy Bulawa Agudelo</li> <li>2008: Pat Bauer, The Washington Post</li> <li>2007: Beverly Beckham, The Boston Globe</li> <li>2006: Amy Dockser Marcus, The Wall Street Journal</li> <li>2005: Gene Lavanchy. Fox 25 News</li> <li>2004: K.C. Myers, The Cape Cod Times</li> <li>2003: Cynthia Kidder. Band of Angels Press</li> <li>2002: Irv Shapell, Woodbine House Publishers</li> <li>2001: Mitchell Zuckoff & Suzanne Kreiter, The Boston Globe</li> </ul> <p> </div> </p> <p> <div role="heading" aria-level="3" class="accordion-title"> <button id="accordion-1-t6" class="js-accordion-controller" aria-controls="accordion-1-c6" aria-expanded="false" > Leadership Award </button> </div> <div id="accordion-1-c6" class="accordion-content" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <ul> <li>2022: Governor Charlie Baker</li> <li>2022: Janet & Christopher Vincze</li> <li>2021: Feyza and Richard Shipley</li> <li>2020: John Hancock Boston Marathon Charity Non-profit Program</li> <li>2020: Stephen Narey</li> <li>2019: PricewaterhouseCoopers Boston Disability Inclusion Network</li> <li>2018: Scott & Gail Trinque, EchoStor Technologies</li> <li>2018: Walmart Foundation</li> <li>2017: Cummings Foundation</li> <li>2017: Louise Borke, Executive Service Corps of New England</li> <li>2016: Susanna Peyton & John Campbell</li> 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