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Awards & Industry Recognition

Recognition & Awards

MAASE Awards

MAASE recognizes outstanding leadership, service, and impact in special education administration across Michigan. Each year we honor professionals who advance equity, strengthen systems, and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Featured Recognition

Marvin Beekman Award

Marvin Beekman Award

MAASE’s highest honor recognizing distinguished leadership, service, and long-term impact in special education administration.

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Patricia Gilcrest-Frazier Award

Patricia Gilcrest-Frazier Award

Recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation, and collaboration by local district special education directors.

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Murray O. Batten Humanitarian Award

Murray O. Batten Humanitarian Award

Honors administrators who demonstrate compassion, integrity, and humanitarian leadership in special education.

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Leadership

Early Impact
Award

MAASE Early Impact Award

Recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and innovative practices by early-career special education leaders.

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Jeff Butler Leadership Award

Jeff Butler Leadership Award

Supports emerging special education administrators committed to continuous learning, leadership development, and service.

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Historical Recognition

Beacon Award

Recognized excellence in leadership in prior years.

Past Recipients: 2008 – Marcia O’Brien | 2003 – Mark Francis

Organizational Recognition

MAASE is honored to have received the below recognitions of accomplishments and awards.

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2010
  • 2008
  • 2006

Recognize Excellence in Leadership

Help MAASE celebrate outstanding leaders in special education across Michigan. Submit a nomination for one of our annual awards.

Submit a Nomination

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide professional organization advancing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration across Michigan’s special education system.