Spotlight Awards

Since 1997, the Regional Center of Orange County has hosted the Spotlight Awards, an annual event to recognize people and organizations who stand out as role models of selfless service and dedication in working with people with developmental disabilities.

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You all know a person, group, or organization that deserves recognition! 

 The Spotlight Awards are one way to acknowledge their contributions to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Orange County.

 

Congratulations to our 2026 Spotlight Award Winners!

 

Community Partner: Serving Advantage
Self-Advocate: John Correa
Employer: Orange County Fire Authority
Direct Support Professional: Martha England
Service Provider: Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center
(OCCTAC)
Healthcare Professional: Eric Doran, MS
Parent/Family: Evelyn Rodriguez
RCOC Achievement: Jennifer Kennedy, West Area Manager
Lifetime Achievement: Stuart Haskin
E. Kurt Yeager Servant Leadership: Meena Chockalingam Bedekar

 

English Spanish Vietnamese
Award Categories Categorías de premios Các hạng mục giải thưởng
Nomination Handbook (including a printable nomination form) Manual de nominación (incluido un formulario de nominación imprimible) Sổ tay Đề cử (bao gồm một mẫu đơn đề cử có thể in được)
Online Nomination Form Formulario de nominación en línea Biểu mẫu đề cử trực tuyến

 

Hall of Fame – Past Award Winners

 

Award Winners of Spotlight Awards