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The 2021 Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award |
Each year, the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Award is presented to two outstanding human service professionals employed by an INARF member, whose primary responsibilities include direct contact with persons served. The award will aid the recipient in their pursuit of post-secondary education / training that leads to a degree, technical certificate, and/or certification. The submitter must describe how the education / training benefits persons served and the agency for whom they work. 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 October 6, 2021, during the INARF 2021 Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. Last year was a year of unprecedented circumstances and it may be an opportune time to recognize those who persevered and successfully navigated change, rose above adversity, and triumphed!
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 encourage you to nominate worthy nominees for this unique opportunity to access funds, in order to expand their skills, experience, and expertise!
Nominations are now open!
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 encourage you to nominate worthy nominees for this unique opportunity to access funds, in order to expand their skills, experience, and expertise!
Nominations are now open!
Eligibility Criteria
*Note: The INARF Annual Awards Recognition 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 complete, include the CEO/Executive Director authorized signature, and be returned via email to Barb Young (barb@inarf.org) on or before midnight Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
There is no limit on how many staff can be nominated from an INARF member organization.
- The nominee must be an employee of an INARF member organization whose primary responsibilities includes direct contact 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 submitter must describe or demonstrate how the education / 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 INARF Annual Awards Recognition 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 complete, include the CEO/Executive Director authorized signature, and be returned via email to Barb Young (barb@inarf.org) on or before midnight Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
There is no limit on how many staff can be nominated from an INARF member 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. This scholarship fund was established in 1999 to recognize his passionate commitment to the human service industry. Contributions may be made throughout the year.
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. This scholarship fund was established in 1999 to recognize his passionate commitment to the human service industry. Contributions may be made throughout the year.
Recent 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.
2020:
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.
2020:
- Kaylie Savoy, Hillcroft Services, Inc.
- Kimberly Shanklin, Tangram, Inc.
- Taylor Hartsock, Passages, Inc.
- Rachael Lechlitner, Goldenrod
- Brandy Roberts, Sycamore Services, Inc.
- Brittany Hainley, Sycamore Services, Inc.
Contribute to the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Fund
Ongoing support is key to sustaining the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Fund. You or your agency can commit to contribute online, send the downloadable contribution form to Kim Wasiak (kwasiak@inarf.org), or mail to Ability Indiana, Inc. Please consider making a contribution today. Thank you in advance for your support!
Ongoing support is key to sustaining the Costa N. Miller Scholarship Fund. You or your agency can commit to contribute online, send the downloadable contribution form to Kim Wasiak (kwasiak@inarf.org), or mail to Ability Indiana, Inc. Please consider making a contribution today. Thank you in advance for your support!
