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DO-IT Awards

View awards and scholarships won by our Scholars and Ambassadors

DO-IT, its staff, mentors, and collaborators have received many local, regional, and national awards. They include the following:

• Achievement, Collaboration, and Excellence (ACE) award - presented to AccessComputing project team from UW-IT, University of Washington, 2012.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Scott Bellman, DO-IT Manager, for his tireless efforts in supporting the goals of the DO-IT Center's projects.
• Strache Leadership Award - presented at the 2012 International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference to Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Founder and Director, in honor of her work with students as an educator and mentor, while remaining a leader in the fields of disability and assistive technology through publications, presentations and research.
• The Hakuho Award for outstanding educators and organizations and the Incentive Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - presented concurrently to DO-IT Japan program.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Terrill Thompson, Technology Accessibility Specialist, for his promotion of accessible and universal design in the development and selection of technology.
• AHEAD Professional Recognition Award - presented to Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director and Founder, in honor of and appreciation for outstanding achievement and contributions to the field of higher education and disability.
• Certificates of Recognition - presented to Marvin Crippen, DO-IT Technology Specialist, and Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director and Founder, as Innovators in the College of Engineering.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Doug Hayman, DO-IT Accessibility Technology Specialist, for his expertise and skill determining user needs, setting up equipment, training, and providing ongoing support and troubleshooting.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Marvin Crippen, DO-IT Systems Administrator, for his expert client and desktop support as well as accessible technology work.
• AccessComputing Capacity Building Award - presented to Stephanie Ludi of Rochester Institute of Technology and Daniela Marghitu of Auburn University for forging pathways that significantly advance students with disabilities in computing fields.
• 1800wheelchair.com Scholarship Fund - presented to '94 DO-IT Scholar and Ambassador Jennifer Cole.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Debra Zawada, DO-IT Project Coordinator, for creating lasting relationships with the Seattle Public Schools in an effort to impact ongoing changes for students with disabilities.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Rebekah Peterson, DO-IT Publications Coordinator, for being a highly skilled communicator with a keen sense of organization and design.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Nanette Rosenthal, DO-IT Operations Manager, for her highly collaborative and customer focused work.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Laura Roy, DO-IT Program Coordinator, for working steadily behind the scenes to meet critical deadlines and make things happen.
• ACE Award - presented to the DO-IT student team for their indispensable support to DO-IT and the Accessible Technology unit.
• U.S. Access Board Appointment - President Obama appointed DO-IT Mentor Karen Braitmayer to the U.S. Access Board. Braitmayer is a registered architect and principal with Studio Pacifica. She regularly advises state agencies, local governments, and other organizations on accessibility under various laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• 2010 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Dr. Martha Bosma, Corinna (Lang) Fale, Dr. Sang-Mook Lee, Noah Seidel, and Priscilla Wong for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• DO-IT Scholars Program Promising Practice - continued inclusion in the Healthy Communities Institute library of promising practices.
• President's Volunteer Service Award - presented in 2010 to DO-IT Ambassador Priscilla Wong for outstanding volunteer service and civic participation. The award included a signed letter from the President Obama.
• AccessSTEM Team Member Named 2009 Goldwater Scholar - Svetlana Lockwood was was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education award for her work in computer science and mathematics.
• 2009 Lynnwood High School Homecoming Queen-DO-IT Scholar Yomara was crowned homecoming queen at Lynnwood High School at a school assembly on Monday, September 28, 2009, and reigned over the homecoming football game on Friday, October 2, 2009.
• 2009 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Kim Borowicz, Loren Mikola, Kris Rosenberg, Jessie Sandoval, and Chris Schlechty for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• CASE District VIII Award - presented in 2009 to the AccessComputing program in recognition of communication excellence in its 2007 Summer Academy Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing video.
• Spotlight Award - presented to Linda Tofle, DO-IT Operations Manager, for her flexibility, desire to build skills, and professional attitude.
• 2008 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Daman Wandke, Al Souma, and Dr. Mamoru Iwabuchi for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• Greenberg Award for Innovation - presented in 2007 to DO-IT Director Sheryl Burgstahler by the organization called Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) for innovative efforts in securing employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
• 2007 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Dennis Lang, Anthony Arnold, and Dr. Ray Bowen for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• Team Innovator Award - presented in 2007 by the UW College of Engineering to the AccessComputing team - represented by Richard Ladner, Sheryl Burgstahler, Michael Richardson, Rob Roth, Terry Thompson, and Lyla Crawford - for their exemplary work toward a common goal of increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in computing careers.
• Best Zone Paper Award - presented in 2007 to Richard Ladner and Sheryl Burgstahler, Co-Directors of AccessComputing, and Tammy VanDeGrift and Annamarie Poginy by the American Society for Engineering Education for their manuscript, "The Game of Life Workshop - Reaching Out to High School Students with Disabilities,"
• 2007 Achievement Award - presented to Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Coordinator, for professional achievement in promoting awareness and development in issues of education and employment of persons with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities
• 2006 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Imke D. and Julie Peddy for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• Catalyst Award - presented in 2006 to DO-IT Director Sheryl Burgstahler for promoting the development and use of technology for people with disabilities.
• 2006 Achievement Award - presented to the DO-IT Admin Team for technical and/or professional achievement in promoting awareness and development in issues of education of persons with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities
• 2006 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition Best Paper Award - presented to Tammy DeGrift, Annemarie Poginy, Richard Ladner, and Sheryl Burgstahler for outstanding paper, titled The Game of Life Workshop - Reaching Out To High School Students With Disabilities.
• 2005 DO-IT Trailblazers - presented to Karen Braitmayer, Jessie, Mylene Padolina, and Suzanne Weghorst for their work to forge new pathways for people with disabilities.
• 2005 Member/Educator Award - presented to Lyla Crawford, DO-IT Program Coordinator, for significant contributions toward providing and improving access to higher education at their institution as well as in their community and Washington state by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• 2005 Achievement Award - presented to Patricia MacGowen, Washington MESA, University of Washington, for professional achievement in promoting awareness and development in issues of education of persons with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• Sloan-C - recognition in 2004 for efforts in making distance learning courses accessible.
• 2004 Achievement Award - presented to Priscilla (Charlie) Hinkley, University of Washington UWTV, for technical and/or professional achievement in promoting awareness and development in issues of education of persons with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• The Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment Award - presented to Sara Lopez, DO-IT Program Manager, for continued support to the Governor's Employer Awards Program and for the enhancement of opportunities for youth with disabilities.
• 2003 Outstanding Member/Educator Award - presented to Doug Hayman, DO-IT Program Adaptive Technology Specialist, for significant contributions toward providing and improving access to higher education at their institution as well as in their community and Washington state by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• BizTech Accessibility Award - recognition of work of UW Distance Learning Design, DO-IT, and the UW Access Technology Lab.
• 2002 WAPED Achievement Award! - presented to DO-IT for exemplary work by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• Bright Idea Award - presented in 2001 by the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD Network).
• AHEAD Exceptional Program Award - recognition in 2002 from the Association of Higher Education and Disabilities.
• Promising Practice Award - recognition for "a proven record of success and a validation of effectiveness" in supporting youth with disabilities as they transition from high school to college and careers, using technology as an empowering tool.
• 2001 Meritorious Service Award presented to Kathy Cook, DO-IT Program Coordinator for years of service and leadership to the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• Emerald City Award - In 2000, presented to Charlie Hinckley for video productions in the Motivation under $20,000 category for Finding Gold: Hiring The Best and the Brightest.
• MERLOT Distinguished Resource - source of high-quality learning material for distance learning courses.
• Award of Excellence - Informational Category - Charlie Hinckley recognized in the 1999 Best of the Northwest Video Festival for her production of DO-IT's video "The Winning Equation - Access + Attitude = Success."
• 2000 Achievement Award - presented to Dan Comden, DO-IT Program Adaptive Technology Specialist, for technical and/or professional achievement in promoting awareness and development in issues of education of persons with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• 2000 Outstanding Student Award - presented to Imke Durre, a student at the University of Washington and DO-IT Mentor, for her significant contribution to programs at the University of Washington by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.
• Golden Apple Award - presented in 2000 to DO-IT for its contribution to excellence in precollege education in Washington state.
• Award of Excellence - Overall Excellence in Programming - DO-IT was a partner with UWTV in the 1999 entry in the Best of the Northwest Video Festival. Additionally Producer Charlie Hinckley has received many awards for her work on DO-IT Videos and other UWTV projects.
• The President's Award of Excellence in Mentoring - recognition in 1997 for mentoring students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• The President's Summit on Volunteerism - recognition in 1997 for use of volunteers to support young people with disabilities.
• The National Information Infrastructure Award in Education - recognition in 1996 for creative use of the Internet in the education category.
• 1995 Organization Award - presented to DO-IT for an outstanding record of service to people with disabilities by the Washington Association for Postsecondary Education and Disabilities.