The award was established in memory of Diane Lynn Anderson to recognize those who exemplify the same qualities she possessed: active acceptance, respect, compassion, devotion, and caring for people with disabilities. Nominees may also include volunteers, organizations or programs that have established advocacy services and/or increased community resources for people with disabilities.
Nominations are currently closed.
Contact Enedina Miller, Program Manager, with any questions at emiller@cfsaz.org or (520)770-0800 Ext. 7111.
Past Recipients
2020: Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, Friends of Aphasia; Dr. Stephanie MacFarland, University of Arizona College of Education
2019: Vicki Cuscino, DIRECT Center for Independence; Echoing Hope Ranch
2018: Steve King, Beacon Group; Marshall Herron, Jewish Family and Children’s Services
2017: Mindy Bernstein, Coyote TaskForce; Steve Freeman, Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome
2016: Mary Vardi, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson; Taglit Day Program at the Jewish Community Center; and Angeline Fahey, Beads of Courage
2015: Jamie Lakin Kelley, Integrative Touch for Kids
2014: Aurora Foundation of Southern Arizona and Criminal Justice Team of the Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
2013: Sister Jeanne Carrigan, ArtWorks; Kathy Gray-Mangerson, Arizona Department of Education
2012: Derry Dean, National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona; Disability & Rehabilitation Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Team
2011: Murray Everson, Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind
2010: Jenny Hill, Angels Purse, Inc.; Alicia Morada, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.; Richard St. Denis, World Access
2009: Jean Balcezak, Tucson Arthritis Support League
2008: Barbara McDevitt; Maureen A. Priestley, Amphitheater School District
2006: Jamie Zink, Our Family Services; Giving Tree Outreach Program
2005: Roni Spehn, Blake Foundation; Polio Epic
2004: Karen Gialle and Jennifer Quinlan, Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Healthcare; Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Southern Arizona
2003: Eric Morrison, Pima Community College; Dr. Juliet Niehaus, Tucson Botanical Gardens; Top Dog
1998: Marcia Berger, Third Street Kids; Catalina Helping Hands
1997: Sherry Isaman, Sunnyside School District; Patricia Ann Childs, Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation; SAGE Employment & Community Services
1995: Dr. Kent Kloepping, CEDR/University of Arizona; Tucson Association of the Blind-Goals Program
1994: Dolores Flores, Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona; Michael Flores, United Cerebral Palsy
1993: Ray Stoughton, Arivaca Coordinating Council; Anne Parrish, Amputee Outreach
1992: Alamo Reaves, Handi-Dogs; Project RAISE-Adult Basic Education
1991: Ron Olson, Catholic Social Services