Past Award Winners
For nearly a decade, OCALI has honored the efforts and excellence of educators, providers, and organizations who are actively inspiring change and promoting access for people with disabilities. Previous winners are listed below.
2024
- Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ilana Hoffer Skoff - Margaret Burley Impact Award
- Amy Schlessman - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2023
- Michael Maloney - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Camille Brandt - Margaret Burley Impact Award
- Jill Gilliland - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2022
- Cathy Pratt - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Bill and Karen Blumhorst - Margaret Burley Family Impact Award
- Carrie Spangler - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2021
- Judith Heumann - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Autism and We - Margaret Burley Family Impact Award
- Shakeysa Ogletree - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2020
- Temple Grandin - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Gwendolyn Harshaw - Margaret Burley Family Impact Award
- Pam Gibson - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2019
- Peter Gerhardt - Jon Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Amy Luttrell - Margaret Burley Family Impact AwardÂ
- Cindy Tinnel - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2018
- John Martin - Lifetime Achievement Award
- Tabitha Belhorn - Margaret Burley Family Impact Award
- Kevin Jamison - Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
2017
- Sue Zake - Lifetime Achievement Award
- John Kasich - Excellence in Autism Leadership Award
- Emily Rubin - Excellence in Educational Leadership
- William Bauer - Excellence in Community Impact
2016
- Joy Zabala - Excellence in Educational Leadership
- Jerry Whittaker - Excellence in Innovation for Technology and Access
- Organization for Autism Research - Excellence in Research and Impact
- Jerod Smalley - Margaret Burley Family Impact Award
- Jon Peterson - Lifetime Achievement Award
2015
- Hasbro, Inc. - Excellence in Innovation for Supporting Childhood Development
- Stephanie Childers - Excellence in Educational Collaboration
- Jim Taylor - Excellence in Educational Leadership
- Lisa Ebersole - Excellence in Family Impact
- James Williams - Excellence in Community Engagement
- Margaret Burley - Lifetime Achievement Award
2014
- Cameron Mitchell Restaurants - Excellence in Hospitality Innovation
- Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Team - Excellence in Hospitality Innovation
- Brian Broseus - Excellence in Educational Collaboration
- Brian Focht - Excellence in Community Impact
- Phil Sievers - Lifetime Achievement Award
- DeeDee Dransfield - Excellence in Educational Leadership
- Agility Angels - Excellence in Community Engagement
2013
- Anna Schroeder - Educator of the Year
- Kris McManaway - Paraprofessional of the Year
- Dawn McCready - Administrator of the Year
- Lee Stickle - Excellence in the Field of Autism