The Diane Lynn Anderson Memorial Award was established to recognize individuals who show the types of qualities Diane exhibited through her work with people with disabilities.

These qualities included patience, compassion, devotion and care for individual needs that surpassed the usual client-counselor relationship.  Diane's caring for people came from the heart and she was able to engender hope even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Prior to her death in 1990, Diane was a major force in implementing programs for people with disabilities in Pima County. Beginning in the 1970s, she was one of the first counselors outside the government system to work specifically with individuals with disabilities.  And at a time when no such programs were available.

How you can participate...

Spread the word about the award to providers and recipients of services. We are especially interested in hearing from those who have real life experiences with exceptional people like Diane.

Nominate individuals or organizations who have demonstrated the qualities she exemplified.

Diane Lynne Anderson's Memorial Award Guidelines and Nomination Form
The deadline for 2010 was March 1.

Questions?
Evan Mendelson
Vice President, Donor Relations and Program Services
(520) 770-0800 x119