AWARDS
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
Breaking Barriers Awards are for those making a difference for people with disabilities in the State of Oregon. Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners in the following categories:
Outstanding Educator: Anne Sheeter
Outstanding Service Provider: Heather Masters
Outstanding Advocate: Karianne Clark
Tad Carroll Employment: Abby’s Pizza
Life-Time Achievement: Sheila Conroy
Previous Awards Winners
2025
Lifetime Achievement Award – Judy Williams
Outstanding Educator – Karen Mitchell
Outstanding Service Provider – Laura Weller
Outstanding Advocate – Brad Devish
Tad Carroll Employment – Brenda Kappus
2024
Lifetime Achievement Award– Sue Hayes
Outstanding Educator – Wendy Winchell and Lisa Peterson
Outstanding Service Provider – Courtney Snead
Outstanding Advocate – Felicity Woods
Tad Carroll Employment Award – Ross Ryan and Family
2023
Lifetime Achievement Award – Valerie Mallory
Outstanding Educator – Erin Taylor
Outstanding Service Provider – Sarah Goodman
Outstanding Advocate – Misty Holeman
Tad Carroll Employment Award – Danielle Brown
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award – Martha Hinman
Outstanding Educator – Wendy Burril
Outstanding Service Provider – Charlene Weirup
Outstanding Advocate – Sam Robinson
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award – Paul Moore
Outstanding Educator – Margie Blackmore
Outstanding Service Provider – Jill Hannemann
Outstanding Advocate – Jordan Ohlde