The winners of the Direct Support Professionals (DSP) of the Year Awards for 2020 have been selected!

Recipients of these awards are People Inc. staff members who provide direct support for people with developmental disabilities and demonstrate superior care and consistent dedication.

Each winner received a $1,000 monetary award. Direct Support Professionals Week is observed nationally and honors these wonderful professionals for the valuable contributions they provide to their communities.

Our 2020 Winners

John Asibor, Behavior Technician

Teddie Blue, Primary Instructor

Nicholas Cacciotti, Self-Determination Assistant

Scott Caffrey, Team Leader

Jennifer Covert, IRA Specialist

Mary Dymock, Community-Based Instructor

Shatasha Emanuel, IRA Specialist

Tyron Hall, IRA Specialist

Tyler King, ICF Specialist

Helen Lemme, Attendant, nominated for her work as a Self-Determination Assistant

Michelle Logiudice, Community Coordinator

Christiann McCabe, Respite Worker – Self-Directed Services

Daniel Mecca, IRA Specialist

Michael Robinson, Community Coordinator

Jessica Schultz, IRA Specialist

Nitkita Taylor, Behavior GH Team Leader

Olivia Torres, Respite Worker – Self-Directed Services

Noah Westfall, Behavior Technician

Connor Ziegler, Self-Determination Assistant