We know Medina County has great champions for people with developmental differences.
The Medina County Board of DD Stand Out Champion Awards celebrate and honor those who have broken down barriers and helped create a more inclusive and supportive community for all. These awards honor passion, leadership, and dedication—recognizing those who inspire others through their commitment, service, and outstanding achievements in helping people with developmental differences.
Stand Out Champions truly stand out and go above and beyond to make a meaningful impact in our community. They make Medina County a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work, and grow for those with developmental differences.
2025 Recipients
Nominations
How to nominate someone
Anyone can nominate someone by completing and submitting the online nomination form below.
Awards may be given for the following reasons:
An individual with a developmental difference, who displays outstanding advocacy in the community (examples: public speaking, volunteering, mentoring, etc.).
A business that impacts the lives of people with developmental differences.
A person/group/public figure that makes a big impact for the DD community through programs, initiatives and/or awareness and inclusion efforts.
Timeline
Nominations are taken all year round.
A nomination cycle runs from May 1 of each year through April 30 of the following year – only those submitted by April 30 of each year will be considered for that year’s awards.
Note: Current nomination cycle is May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Those who are selected as “Stand Out Champion” award recipients will be announced and recognized in August each year.
Nomination Form
Past Recipients
2024
Michelle Fortney
Bev Fraiser
Chris Pappas
Ken Richardson
Tracey Radabaugh