2025 Direct Support Profession (DSP) Recognition Nomination Form

Please fill out this form if you would like to nominate someone for 2024's DSP of the Year Award.


Tips on writing an award-winning nomination:


  1. Show, don't tell! Give specific examples!
  2. Remember HIPPA! Do not use individuals' names, opt to use initials or pronouns.
  3. Follow the form and try to fill out each section with specific examples for each category type.

Type in the name of the person you are nominating in the box below.

Type the name of the person nominating (person filling out form) in the box below.

Select which program the nominee works in from the drop-down list below.

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Select the nominee's job title from the drop-down list below.

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Type in how many years the nominee has been a DSP at Continuum if known.

Type in how many years the nominee has been in the field as a DSP if known.

Continuum of Colorado's Person Centered Principles

  • Every person is capable of learning. We actively teach and encourage individuals, empowering them to participate in their lives and care.
  • We honor and respect that we work where people live, and our services are part of peoples' lives.
  • Every person deserves the opportunity to make informed choices and take risks, and it's our responsibility to balance their health and safety while they do so.
  • We serve people, and no one is perfect. Everyone is entitled to a bad day.

Type in the box below specific examples of how the nominee applies CoC's Person-Centered principles for the people they serve. (Person-Centered principles are listed just above this section)

Type in the box below specific examples of how the nominee has assisted the people they serve to achieve their personal goals and positive outcomes. How has the nominee's support affected the people they serve?

Type in the box below specific examples of how the nominee used creativity and innovation through unique problem-solving skills and the implementation of new ideas. Has the nominee exceeded expectations? If so, describe how.

Type in the box below specific examples of how the nominee has displayed leadership. Has the nominee helped their team to achieve team goals or are they a part of helping other teams to achieve goals? If so, how?

Type in the box below specific examples of how the nominee has advocated for and/or encourages the people they serve to advocate for themselves.

Type in the box below a summary or any final examples as to why you are nominating this DSP.

If you have a DSP Nomination Form in a Word document or any supporting photos, notes, etc. that you would like to include, you can upload those here.

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Nominations are due no later than Thursday, August 15th, 2024 in order to be considered for September 2024 DSP Month.


If you have questions, please contact Leane Kramer at l.kramer@continuumcolo.org or #303-882-4227

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