Across the region, countless men and women are working to make a difference in the lives of people with autism. It’s these individuals whom Potential aims to celebrate with its annual Autism Caring Excellence (ACE) Award.  Started in 2019, this award recognizes local heroes who are helping people with autism reach their full potential and beyond.

“We launched the ACE Award program to celebrate those people who are doing exemplary work and to show others who are thinking about going into this field just how personally rewarding it is,” says Kristine Quinby, Founder, President and CEO of Potential, Inc., and its Springtime School.

Each year, parents, caregivers and community members are encouraged to nominate educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behaviorists, and aides who live or work in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in PA and Mercer and Hunterdon Counties in NJ.

“The more we can provide positive reinforcement to the highly-qualified individuals in this field the more likely they are to stay in it,” adds Quinby. “This means a greater benefit to all our families and the community.”

Nominations for the ACE Award will be accepted from Thanksgiving Day through January 23, 2022, with finalists being announced the first week of February. The winner of the 2022 ACE Award will be announced at Potential’s annual gala on March 12, 2022. Nominate your local hero today!