CASP Mission Awards

Nominated by CASP members, the CASP Mission Awards are presented at the annual CASP Conference and recognize individuals who have materially contributed to the mission of CASP.

2026 CASP Mission Award Recipients

Member Award

Allyson Moore

Center for Behavior Analysis

2026 CASP Mission Award Recipient

WHY WE HONORED ALLYSON

Allyson Moore exemplifies CASP’s mission through leadership, scholarship, and commitment to advancing ethical, accountable, outcomes-driven autism services. As chair of CASP's Clients Outcomes Special Interest Group and leader of our California advocacy group, she helped shape critical work like the CASP/APBA ASD Assessment Guidelines. Beyond CASP, Allyson's clinical leadership, interdisciplinary expertise, teaching, mentorship, advocacy, and publications have elevated professional standards and strengthened collaboration across the autism services field.

Non-Member Award

Missy Olive

Florida Association for Behavior Analysis

2026 CASP Mission Award Recipient

WHY WE HONORED MISSY

Missy Olive demonstrates exceptional advocacy, professional leadership, and dedication to advancing high-quality, ethical autism services. Missy has contributed substantially to CASP’s Florida advocacy group and Artificial Intelligence special interest group. She is a vocal champion of CASP's ABA Practice Guidelines, working directly with Florida Medicaid to explain their significance and advocate for their use. Beyond CASP, Missy’s extensive work as a clinician, educator, researcher, association leader, and public-policy advocate has strengthened professional standards and informed practice nationwide.

Past Recipients

Year	Member Award	Non-Member Award
2026	Allyson Moore Center for Behavior Analysis	Missy Olive Florida Association for Behavior Analysis
2025	April Worsdell Coyne & Associates	Jenna Minton Proactive Strategies
2024	Kristen Koba-Burdt, BCBA, LBA, CDP BAYADA	Dan Unumb Autism Legal Resource Center
2023	Heather O’Shea, PhD, BCBA-D Verbal Behavior Associates	Matt Korn Fisher Phillips
2022	Rebecca Womack, MS, BCBA, LBA Blue Sprig	—
2021	Joy Pollard, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Change Institute	—

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Award Criteria

Member Award

Nominees must be an executive or employee of a current CASP Member organization.
Nominees must not be member of the CASP Board of Directors.
Nominees must have materially contributed to the advancement of CASP’s mission and vision. Contributions might include:
- SIG or Section leadership.
- Significant role as a member of a CASP committee.
- Contributed to a CASP resource (e.g., Organizational Guidelines, ABA Practice Guidelines).
- Webinars.

Non-Member Award

Nominees must be individuals who are not employed by a CASP Member organization.
Nominees have materially contributed to the advancement of CASP’s mission and vision. Contributions might include:
- Supporting CASP member organizations by presenting on webinars or CASP conferences.
- Promoting the benefits of CASP membership to relevant stakeholders.

Nominations

If you would like to nominate someone (either a CASP member or non-member) for a CASP Mission Award, please submit your nomination below. The CASP Conference Committee will review all completed applications and make recommendations to CASP leadership for a final decision.

Please Note:

Only executives and employees of active CASP Member organizations can submit a nomination for the CASP Mission Award.
Nominations for consideration for the 2027 Annual CASP Conference must be received by March 27, 2027 (Nominations received after this date will be considered for the 2027 CASP Conference)

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