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The 2020 Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award |
Every year the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award is presented to two outstanding human service professionals, aiding in their pursuit of professional development and higher education that benefits the individuals they serve and the human service industry. It includes a monetary award in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). The winners will be announced and receive the award at the INARF Annual Awards Luncheon on March 18, 2020, during the INARF 2020 Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center.
Ability Indiana once again is excited to highlight the expanded eligibility criteria aimed at increasing both the pool of potential nominees and the flexibility in which funds can be used. We need you and your coworkers to help identify potential nominees and nominate them for this unique opportunity to access funds in order to expand their skills, experience, and expertise!
Ability Indiana once again is excited to highlight the expanded eligibility criteria aimed at increasing both the pool of potential nominees and the flexibility in which funds can be used. We need you and your coworkers to help identify potential nominees and nominate them for this unique opportunity to access funds in order to expand their skills, experience, and expertise!
Eligibility Criteria
- The nominee must be an employee of an INARF member organization whose primary responsibilities includes direct involvement with persons served.
- Funds may be used for or in support of post-secondary education or training that leads to a degree, technical certificate, and/or certification. The nominee must describe or demonstrate how education or training benefits persons served and the organization for whom they now work.
- While proof of enrollment is not required to submit a nomination, it is required to access funds, should the nominee be selected to receive a scholarship award.
*Note: The Annual Awards Luncheon Program will be enhanced, once again, by incorporating videos of each award recipient.
Submit a Nomination
All Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award nominations MUST be completed, include the CEO/Executive Director authorized signature, and be returned via email to Barb Young (barb@inarf.org) on or before midnight Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
There is no limit on how many staff can be nominated from an organization.
There is no limit on how many staff can be nominated from an organization.
Who was Costa N. Miller?
Costa N. Miller’s life of caring for others spanned over three decades of tireless and invaluable leadership as INARF’s first President/CEO. Those years of service earned him the honor of being named a Sagamore of the Wabash by four different governors for his outstanding contributions to the state of Indiana and to people with disabilities. Mr. Miller served four years as chair of the Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities, and was appointed vice-chair of The President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. He served on numerous boards, commissions and committees throughout his illustrious career, including as past chair of both the Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living and the Council of Volunteers and Organizations for Hoosiers with Disabilities. This scholarship fund was established in 1999 to recognize his passionate commitment to the human service industry. Contributions may be made throughout the year.
Past Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award Winners
The Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award was established in 2005. To date, twenty-two individuals have received the award. Below are the past three years' recipients.
2019:
2018:
2017:
2019:
- Taylor Hartsock, Passages, Inc.
- Rachael Lechlitner, Goldenrod
2018:
- Brandy Roberts, Sycamore Services, Inc.
- Brittany Hainley, Sycamore Services, Inc.
2017:
- Geralyn Banda, Developmental Services, Inc.
- Ashley Mix, Rescare, Inc.
Contribute to the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Fund
Your support is key in sustaining the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Fund. You can commit to contribute online or by completing the downloadable contribution form and sending it via email to Kim Wasiak or mail to Ability Indiana, Inc. Please consider making a contribution today. Thank you in advance for your support!
