MCASE Awards

Nominations are closed for the MCASE Awards

The Montana Council of Administrators of Special Education annually seeks nominations for the following awards.  Please consider nominating a deserving candidate.  

• MCASE Outstanding Administrator of Special Education Award - This award honors a director who offers innovative and effective programs that have positively influenced the field of special education and have impacted services to exceptional children.
• MCASE Special Education Teacher Award - This award recognizes special education teachers as leaders whose work reflects their own high standards, their respect for the diverse characteristics, and the promotion of learning strengths of individuals with exceptionalities.
• MCASE General Education Teacher Award - This award recognizes general education teachers who embrace diversity in ALL learners including those with exceptionalities.
• Lori Ruffier Legacy Award - This award is given to a special education employee who was recruited through the Montana Schools Recruitment Project, accepted a position, and is employed.  
• MCASE Nomination for CASE Awards 
• Early Career Special Education Administrator Award Nomination - This award is given to a special education administrator in their first three years administering special education programs.

2025 Recipients

2024 Recipients

2023 Recipients

2022 Recipients

2021 Recipients

MCASE gave three awards at the 2021 Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference held virtually. The three awards are Distinguished Service Awards for a General Educator, a Special Education Teacher, and a Special Education Director. 

2020 Recipients

MCASE gave three awards at the 2020 Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference held in Helena. The three awards are Distinguished Service Awards for a General Educator, a Special Education Teacher and a Special Education Director. 

Congratulations to Lori Ruffier - In appreciation of your dedication and determination in forming the Montana Schools Recruitment Project. Your work will impact future generations of special educators, the children they will serve and the districts that benefit from the recruitment of these individuals.

2019 Recipients

MCASE gave three awards at the 2019 Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference held in Helena. The three awards are Distinguished Service Awards for a General Educator, a Special Education Teacher and a Special Education Director.