Nominations for IAER 2026 Awards are open!
Please consider nominating a colleague for their dedication and hard work!
Information for the Community Partner, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Rehabilitation, and the Illinois Distinguished Service awards is provided within the forms. Award recipients will be recognized at the IAER luncheon.
All nominations and letters of support must be received by December 22, 2025. Please submit nominations and any questions to Sara Edwards at loveisblind0511@gmail.com
IAER 2026 Community Partner Award Nomination Form
Application Deadline: January 16th, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: February, 12th 2026 at IAER Conference
Please have the application, essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation sent to:
IAER Scholarship Chair, Amanda Hetzel at amanda.hetzel@second-sense.org
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