A Capital Campaign for the RECREATION COMPLEX

Expanding recreation activities available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus.

Recreation Complex

2026 Spectrum Award Nominations

2026 Spectrum Award

Is the person you are nominating a resident of the U.S. or Canada?
Is the person you are nominating 18 years of age or older?
Do you have consent to nominate this individual?

Nominee Information

Nominator's Name(Required)
Nominee Name(Required)

Nomination Questions:

What is your relationship to the nominee? (Select one)(Required)

In what role(s) or areas has the nominee excelled? (Select all that apply)(Required)
Why is the nominee's activity, contribution, or achievement worthy of recognition? (Select one)(Required)

What impact has the nominee’s contribution had on the autism community? (Select all that apply)(Required)
What challenges has the nominee had to overcome? (Select all that apply)(Required)
Over what period has the nominee made a contribution? (Select one)(Required)

Communication & Support Needs

What is the nominee's primary mode of communication? (Select all that apply)(Required)
If the nominee uses AAC, what type do they primarily use? (Select one)(Required)

What level of communication support is needed for the nominee? (Select one)(Required)

Adaptive & Independent Functioning

What level of support is needed for the nominee’s daily living activities (e.g., dressing, personal care, meals)? (Select one)(Required)
What level of support is needed for the nominee’s travel and navigation? (Select one)(Required)
What level of support is needed for managing the nominee’s sensory needs? (Select one)(Required)

Social Skills & Interaction

What level of support is needed for the nominee’s social interactions? (Select one)(Required)
How does the nominee typically respond to unfamiliar people or environments? (Select one)(Required)

Support Ratio & Assistance Needs

What is the recommended ratio of support to nominee during travel and event attendance? (Select one)(Required)