Disability Inclusion Network Respect, Acceptance, and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities (RADD) Awards
The DIN Disability Inclusion Awards are awarded to state agencies, higher education institutions, divisions, managers, teams and/or individuals working in state employment that have shown exemplary leadership in disability inclusion.
DIN’s 5th Annual RADD Awards Ceremony will be held via Zoom on July 22, 2026 from 11:30AM - 1:00PM.
You must register to attend: Ceremony Registration - Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The RADD Awards ceremony registration link is also delivered by email to those subscribed to our distribution list.
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ASL and CART provided
For any additional accommodations please contact DINawards@ofm.wa.gov
The 5th Annual DIN Respect, Acceptance, and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities (RADD) Awards recipients will be posted here after the awards ceremony concludes.
2025 - 4th Annual DIN RADD Awards Recipients:
Individual of the Year
Awardee: AnnyKay Melendez, Department of Labor and Industries
Runner up: Melissa Warner, Office of Financial Management
Team of the Year
Awardee: Communications Team at the Washington State Office of Equity
Runner up: The Office Workplace Culture and Development Team at the Department of Natural Resources
Manager of the Year
Awardee: Jessica Larsen, Department of Revenue
Runner up: Sandi Seaman, Department of Social and Health Services
Advocate of the Year
Awardee: Bill Kinyon, Employment Security Department - WorkSource Spokane
Runner up: Stacey Gonia, Department of Licensing
Agency of the Year
Awardee: Employment Security Department
2024 - 3rd Annual DIN RADD Awards Recipients:
Individual of the Year
Awardee: Katlin Jorgensen - Department of Licensing
Runner up: Johnette Sullivan - Office of Administrative Hearings
Team of the Year
Awardee: Department of Revenue's Voice of the Customer (VOC) Team - Eileen Ansley, Janet Grimwade, Kelly Maurer, Alexis Warner
Runner up: Department of Licensing's Modified Driver License Exam Team - Angela Berg, Tony Finona, Bryan Jackson, Larry Watkinson
Manager of the Year
Awardee: Heather Bowhay - Organizational Training & Employment Development Manager - Employment Security Department People Development Training Team
Runner up: Earl Key - Washington State Department of Transportation
Advocate of the Year
Awardee: Larry Watkinson - Department of Licensing's Accessibility and ADA Compliance Manager
Runner up: Deborah Tigerson - Department of Social and Health Services CSD ADA Access Strategy Administrator