5th Annual Autism and IDD Care Awards - Winners Celebrated!

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for this year’s Autism and IDD Care Awards. We’re thrilled to see so many inspiring stories of individuals and teams making an incredible impact in the autism and IDD care community.

Winners were announced and celebrated at CR Unite 2026, the Autism and IDD Care Conference in Boston during a dedicated awards ceremony that spotlighted their outstanding contributions to care, innovation, and leadership in the field.

Stay tuned for individual spotlights and stories in the months ahead!

Stay tuned for more!

Meet Our 2026 Honorees

Honorees were celebrated during CR Unite 2026 with a special ceremony dedicated exclusively to the honorees and are now officially featured on our 2026 Honorees page! In addition, the news was shared via this recap and honorees were featured on our socials!

Let’s Celebrate More Amazing Stories in 2026

Already thinking about who to nominate next? We’ll open nominations for the 2027 Autism and IDD Care Awards next summer, so start thinking about the teammates, leaders, and changemakers who deserve to be in the spotlight next year. For more information on eligibility criteria, view the FAQ.

Over 290 Honorees Recognized at CR Unite 2026

We can't wait to celebrate those who will be recognized in 2027!