SideKicks participant Hannah Hart, right, gets a hug from Sydell Gant at the Arc of Bartholomew County’s 2022 awards ceremony in Columbus.
Submitted photo | Julia Claire Randle
The Arc of Bartholomew County 2022 Awards and Scholarships were presented May 24 at Hotel Indigo in Columbus. The awards honor community members who advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Honorees are as follows:
Kaylee Giles — Self-Advocate Award
Pam Florence — Educator of the Year
Andy Hunnicutt — David Stambaugh Volunteer of the Year
Richard “Dick” Boyce — Friend of The Arc
Julia Byers — Professional of the Year
Columbus East Champions Together — Youth Recognition Award, represented by Peyton Meier and Gabby Schuetz
SideKicks — President’s Award
Morgan Meier and Laurel Knight — Ben Baker Memorial Scholarship
Stella Arnholt — Columbus Autism Network Scholarship
Arc of Bartholomew County’s mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
More information about the awards is available thearcbc.org/annual-awards.
