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ArcMorris Annual Gala Awards 2026 - Community Nomination Form
This form is to nominate a Morris County person or group for recognition of outstanding performance for their work with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can nominate more than once by resubmitting this form.

Please DO NOT nominate ArcMorris staff with this form.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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Category Descriptions:

William R. Testa Distinguished Service Award – recognizes those who make an impactful change in the lives of many and acknowledges a life of service and selfless dedication to the mission of ArcMorris.
Last recipient: Joseph Brigida (Merrill) (2025)

Volunteer of the Year – recognizes volunteers who give generously of their time and talents to accomplish the mission of ArcMorris. *Cannot have received remuneration for his/her service.
Last recipient: Erin Amaty (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (2025)

Teacher of the Year – recognizes a classroom teacher who has demonstrated excellence in teaching students with I/DD during the year the award is given.
Last recipient: John Gatti (2023)

Professional of the Year – recognizes an individual employed in a community intellectual disability service program who has demonstrated sensitivity and the ability to provide outstanding quality that results in increased independence for people with intellectual disabilities.
Last recipient: Terri Greifelt (Skylands Family Support) (2025)

Distinguished Community Service Award – to recognize a volunteer organization, which has performed an outstanding service on behalf of people with I/DD in Morris County.
Last recipient: Rebecca Lory and Josie Scanlan (KINDeR) (2025)

Media Excellence Award – recognizes outstanding community media reporting that created better understanding of I/DD and individuals affected by it. *Must have been broadcast or published during the last twelve-month period ending March 31, 2026.
Last recipient: Jay Dow (PIX11 News) (2025)

Healthcare Professional Award – recognizes medical or dental professionals with exceptional records of providing health or dental care service to people with I/DD.
Last recipient: Kelly Berman (KidTherapy) (2025)

Employer of the Year – to confer recognition each year on those employers in businesses, industry, and government with exceptional records of providing competitive employment opportunities for workers with I/DD in Morris County.
Last recipient: The Daily Plan It (2025)

Bill Sackter Citizenship Award – recognizes an individual with I/DD who is an achieving, integrated member of his or her community. Priority will be given to an individual who has overcome adversity and accomplished beyond expectations.
Last recipient: Irene Zhao (2025)

Ability Through Art Award – recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a propensity for inspiring and drawing out the artistic creativity of individuals with I/DD.
Last recipient: Andrea Katz (Northern Elite Gymnastics and Cheer) (2025)

Nominee Information:
Nominee Name *
Nominee Phone #: (if known)
Nominee Email Address: (if known)
Nominee Address (if known)
Nominator Information:
Your Name *
Your Cell Phone *
Your Email Address *
Your Address *
How long have you known the person you are nominating (the nominee)? *
How do you know the nominee? *
Which category would you like to nominate them for? (see descriptions at the top of this form) *
Tell us why this person deserves to be recognized in this category.
How has the nominee made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? *
What are the nominee's major accomplishments? *
Please respond in your own words, “this person should receive an award in the category selected above because….” *
You may optionally send any supporting documents (photos, videos, etc.) that help support the reason for nomination to: info@arcmorris.org - include the name of the person/group you are nominating and the category in the email
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