ICASE has established two awards as a means of recognizing professional excellence in our members. These awards are presented as a public acknowledgement of these individuals’ achievements and in appreciation of their contributions to the field. 

Nominations for 2025 awards will open in the Spring.

The Cheryl Harshman ICASE Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have been career-long leaders in the administration of special education programs. The intended recipients of the award have made significant contributions to the field over their extended professional career. The Harshman Award is the highest ICASE honor and is accompanied by an award.

Recipient name will be forwarded to CEC/CASE as an applicant for recognition and will be recognized at the annual ICASE Fall Conference.

ICASE Harshman Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form

The Early Career Special Education Administrator Award will be presented to a Special Education Administrator who is a member of ICASE and in their first five years administering special education programs and/or services, and exemplifies Leadership Consistent with ICASE Standards,  Innovation and Contributions to Special Education and/or Quality of Services to Children with Exceptionalities, and Additional Education-Related and/or Community Accomplishments and Recognitions.

Recipient name will be forwarded to CEC/CASE as an applicant for recognition and will be recognized at the annual ICASE Fall Conference.

The Early Career Special Education Administrator Award Nomination Form