AWARDS
2026 Award Nominations Are Now Open
Breaking Barriers Awards are for those making a difference for people with disabilities in the State of Oregon.
There are 5 categories:
Educator, Service Provider, Advocate,
Tad Carroll Employment and Life-Time Achievement.
Come to the 2026 Breaking Barriers Conference to see the announcement for this year’s winners and let’s celebrate their accomplishments together! The 2026 Breaking Barriers conference will be held on April 21, 2026.
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