
As part of the Buddy Walk® on Washington, NDSS honors advocates fromacross the Down syndrome community for working tirelessly throughout the year as advocates, leaders and change-makers in the area of public policy and advocacy for people with Down syndrome. Each year, NDSS honors a self-advocate, an individual advocacy leader, a national Buddy Walk organization, and a Down syndrome advocacy group.
2012
Craig Blackburn
Bridget Brown
Jenn Sikora
D.A.D.S. National
Down Syndrome Association Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC) Buddy Walk®
2011
Donald Bailey
Sarah Brachman
Mary McHale
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC)
2010
John Anton
Steve Beck
Doris Erhart
Alexander Reid
Down Syndrome Indiana GAC
Maryland Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition (MDAC)