|
July 26, 2011
Best Buddies chapters from around the world were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2010-2011 academic year at the 22nd Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference: The Big Picture. Nearly 1,300 students, leaders, and staff members, representing Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela, and the United States, traveled to Indiana University to participate in the four-day conference, from July 22-25.
During the Opening Ceremonies, chapters from 10 middle schools, 29 high schools, and 28 colleges worldwide were recognized as Outstanding Chapters for their respective state, region, or country. Best Buddies International awarded one school from each category with the distinction of Overall Most Outstanding Chapter for the 2010-2011 academic year. These winners were chosen based on the quality of one-to-one friendships, group outings, chapter involvement, community awareness, and chapter communication.
"Best Buddies is grateful for the dedication and commitment made by the outstanding leaders and members of these incredible chapters, which have developed exceptional one-to-one friendships and lead the Best Buddies global movement," said Valerie Vitale, Senior Director of Programs, Best Buddies International. "Each chapter plays a vital role in furthering the social inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within their communities. These volunteers are truly changing the world, one friendship at a time.”
Best Buddies International would like to congratulate the 2010-2011 Best Buddies International Outstanding Chapters recognized at the 22nd Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference.
Overall Outstanding College Chapter 2010-2011
University of Texas, Austin (Texas)
Country, Regional & State College Chapter Winners 2010-2011
Arizona - Arizona State University
California - University of San Francisco
Canada - University of Toronto, St. George Campus
Colombia - Universidad Javeriana
Connecticut - University of Hartford
Delaware - University of Delaware
Florida - Florida State University
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Illinois - Eastern Illinois University
Indiana - Indiana University, Bloomington
Iowa - Simpson College
Kentucky - Centre College
Maryland - Towson University
Massachusetts - University of New Hampshire
Mexico - Universidad Anahuac Norte
Midwest Region - University of Michigan
New York - College of Saint Rose
Pennsylvania - West Chester University
Qatar - Carnegie Mellon University
Rhode Island - Salve Regina University
Russia - Russian State Social University
Southeast Region - Auburn University (Alabama)
Tennessee - Middle Tennessee State University
Texas - University of Texas, Austin
Utah - Brigham Young University
Virginia - James Madison University
Western Region - University of Colorado
Wisconsin - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Overall Outstanding High School Chapter 2010-2011
Kenwood Academy High School (Illinois)
Country, Regional & State High School Chapter Winners 2010-2011
Arizona - Cactus Shadows High School
California - Troy High School
Canada - West Vancouver Secondary
Colombia - IED Jose Marti
Connecticut - Cheshire High School
Delaware - Cape Henlopen High School
Eastern Region - Phillips Exeter Academy (New Hampshire)
Florida - MAST Academy
Hawaii - Baldwin High School
Hong Kong - Pui Kiu Middle School
Illinois - Kenwood Academy High School
Indiana - Pendleton Heights High School
Iowa - Roosevelt High School
Korea - Daewon Foreign Language HS/Hankuk Yuk Young School
Maryland - Arundel High School
Massachusetts - Northampton High School
Mexico - Colegio Asuncion
Midwest Region - Lakeville North High School (Minnesota)
Nevada - Palo Verde High School
New York - Harry S. Truman High School
Pennsylvania - Haverford High School
Qatar - Al-Bayan Educational Complex for Girls
Rhode Island - East Greenwich High School
Russia - School #1429
Texas - Kingwood Park High School
Utah - West High School
Virginia - Oakton High School
Western Region - Sandia High School (New Mexico)
Wisconsin - Oconomowoc High School
Overall Outstanding Middle School Chapter 2010-2011
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (Massachusetts)
Country, Regional & State Middle School Chapter Winners 2010-2011
Arizona - Akimel-A-al Middle School
Canada – Evelyn Harrison Public School
Connecticut - Shelton Intermediate School
Florida - Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center
Illinois - Creekside Middle School
Indiana - Westlane Middle School
Massachusetts - Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Nevada - Faiss Middle School
New York - West Hollow Middle School
Pennsylvania - Stetson Middle School
|
