Buddy Award
The Buddy Award is given annually for contributions to the quality of life, awareness, and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. This award is given to (usually) one individual in each of the following categories: Educator, Health Professional, Community Member. The Buddy Award is presented at our Buddy Walks.
Past Recipients include:
Sue Stasium, Founder MDSN
Cindy Stuchbury, Founder, MDSN
Riding to the Top
Dr. Reed Quinn, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Dr. Wendy Smith, Geneticist
Dr. Rosemarie Smith, Geneticist
Mark Stasium, Challenger League organizer and coach
Heidi’s House
Jill Brimmer, Legislative Assistant to Congressman Mike Michaud
Mickey Boutillier, Special Olympics of Maine
Barbars Flewelling
EQuest
Robin Bartholemew
Jen Greslick
Ancient Mariners
Greg Rogers