Announcing the 2026 Annual Award Winners!

We are excited to announce the 2026 Annual Award Winners who will be honored at the CP State 80th Anniversary Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs this October! Until we get to October, please join us in congratulating these hardworking, inspirational leaders dedicated to supporting and empowering the disability community.

 

  • From Happiness House, Dylan Weichenthal receives the Achievement Award
  • From The Center for Discovery, Dr. Philip Wilken receives the Clinician of the Year Award
  • From HCA – Helping Celebrate Abilities, Cheryl Gordon receives the Employee of the Year Award
  • From Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley, Debra Ricketson receives the DSP of the Year Award
  • From CP of Nassau County, Karen Geller-Hittleman receives the Leadership Award
  • From CP Unlimited, Angel Rodriguez and the program “Together We Work” receive the Program Innovation Award
  • From Access CNY, Denise Lindy receives the Volunteer Service Award
  • From ADAPT Community Network, Roberta Koenigsberg receives the Distinguished Service Award