This week, during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2026, you have been helping us to showcase the community-changing work of the incredible Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who support people with disabilities to access and participate fully in our communities.
There are so many stories to tell about the essential work that DSPs do each and every day, and we want to uplift and celebrate these stories of incredible people providing exemplary service in the profession.
You are invited to share these stories by nominating outstanding DSPs for a
2027 DSP of the Year Award! Submitting a nomination is important for a variety of reasons:
- It shows DSPs you appreciate their hard work throughout the year.
- It enables ANCOR to advance its policy goals by raising the visibility of the work DSPs do in service of people and the community.
- It raises awareness among people in your community about the ways in which people with I/DD enhance the diversity and vibrancy of all communities.
Nominations are due Friday, October 30, 2026, and nominators of DSPs selected to receive an award will be notified in January 2027. The 2027 DSP of the Year winners will be celebrated during a ceremony at ANCOR Connect '27 in New Orleans, LA.
