2007

Awesome in Autism Awards

Ventura County Autism Society

would like to honor the following

organizations and individuals:

Community Member of the Year

Cumulus Media Group

For providing a venue to educate and inform
the community about autism spectrum disorders.

Educator of the Year Award

Mary Samples

Ventura County SELPA

For supporting the development of educational programs
for students with autism in Ventura County.

Family of the Year

Keri Bowers, Taylor Cross & Jace King

For working to educate the local and world community
to help others better understand the needs of families,
siblings and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Individual of the Year

Calvin Nye

For  being willing to share his personal experiences
as a young man with autism to educate the community about
the impact of autism on educational and social development.

Service Provider of the Year

(two recipients)

Channel Island Social Services

For providing quality services for families and children
with autism spectrum disorder.

BMod Fitness (now Discovery Services)

For working to provide children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
with a fun program that is also meeting fitness and social needs.