From time to time, the Community Development Society offers special, one-time awards to individuals or projects in recognition of their unique contributions to the field or to CDS, or as part of a partnership or collaboration with other organizations. If you would like to nominate someone for a special award, please contact programs@CDSociety.org with information about them and why none of the existing award opportunities are appropriate.
Past Special Award Recipients:
Joint National Association of Community Development Professionals and Community Development Society Award
- 2017 Ripple Effect Mapping Team:Scott Chazdon, University of Minnesota Extension
- Mary Emery, South Dakota State University
- Debra A. Hansen, Washington State University Extension
- Rebecca Sero, Washington State University Extension
- Lorie Higgins, University of Idaho
- 2017 Michael Dougherty, West Virginia University Extension Service
International Association of Community Development Ambassador Award
- 2016 Randy Adams, Vice President of IACD, Past President of CDS and Former Director of the Rural Community Assistance Program
