Naturally Autistic ANCA

2011 AWARDS

Welcome to the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards and Convention <-Click here for program information

September 23 – 25, 2011 This photo features one of the eleven unique 2011 International Naturally Autistic® People Awards – Miyuki Shinkai and Wayne Harjula of Mellonglass.ca was commissioned by Naturally Autistic ANCA to design and create these awards. The awards will be unveiled by MLA Nicholas Simons and Mayor of our district sometime in August 2011.

August 25, 2011-The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, with Naturally Autistic ANCA President Leonora Gregory-Collura and Jacynthe Geschke. Minister Moore and Jacynthe Geschke are holding one of the eleven 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic People Awards. (Enlarge photo by clicking photo)

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We are honored that this poster was created specifically for the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards and Convention by Canadian celebrated artist Joe Average. Joe Average has graciously donated a Limited Edition of this art piece “Snowberries” for our Silent Auction Art Exhibit to be held at Kay Meek Centre.

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ARTS ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY

2011 Submissions and Nominations are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who submitted, nominated someone or has been nominated.

WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE AN EVENT FILLED WITH CELEBRATION, INSPIRATION AND A LOOK INTO THE DREAMS AND REAL LIFE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PEOPLE IN THE AUTISTIC COMMUNITY.

2010 inaugural international Naturally Autistic® People AWARD recipients

2010 inaugural Award Participants – presented at the awards and appearing in Naturally Autistic magazine

Maria Iliou - Category: Visual Arts

Dani Bowman - Category: Animation

Below: from left to right

Tim Mueller – Category: Community Mentor; Janet Panic - Awards Performer singer/songwriter; Matthew Brooker representing Crossroad Arts, Category: Community Leadership: Lauren Henry, AwardsHost; Joel Anderson - Category: Community Leadership; Tammie Mueller (representing Crossroad Arts-Community Leadership)