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North Carolina Yes I Can! Award

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 2024-25 Application LINK

 Applications due by 12/30/24

 

The Yes I Can! International Awards Program was established in 1981 to celebrate the achievements of children and youth with disabilities; to encourage children and youth with disabilities to seek their highest potential; and to increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of people with disabilities. Each year children and youth with disabilities are recognized for their accomplishments through the Yes I Can! Awards Program. Yes I Can! Awards nominations will be accepted in the following categories:

  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Community Service
  • Employment
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Technology

The top award recipients will be presented with a plaque at the awards ceremony.  

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Yes I CAN! Award Winners

  • Yes I CAN! Award Winners (Academics)
    • Samuel M & Nakiyak W
  • Yes I CAN! Award Winner (Employment)
    • Summerr F
  • Yes I CAN! Award Winner (Extra Curricular Activities)
    • Daniella U
  • Yes I CAN! Award Winners (Self-Advocacy)
    • Jake S & Valentina W
  • Yes I CAN! Award Winner (Technology)
    • Jackson R 
  • Yes I CAN! Award Winner (Self-Advocacy)
    • Jacqueline M 
  • Yes I CAN! (Academics) Award Winner
    • Austin W 
  • Yes I CAN! (Academics) Award Winner
    • Bryson A
  • Yes I CAN! (Self-Advocacy) Award Winner
    • Ryan K
  • Yes I CAN! (Technology) Award Winner
    • Jordan C
  • Yes I CAN! (Independent Living) Award Winner
    • Timothy O
Last Updated:  8 February, 2022

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