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Nominations Open: Tamy Ratto DSP Award


Get ready to celebrate the incredible talent within EBI! We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are officially OPEN for the prestigious annual Tamy Ratto DSP Award! This is your chance to recognize and honor the amazing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Front Line Supervisors who truly embody Tamy Ratto’s inspiring legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities.

Who deserves the spotlight? Think about those colleagues who consistently go above and beyond, those who:

  • Wow us with their Expertise and Knowledge: Do you know someone who’s a true expert in their field, always sharing their knowledge?
  • Put Clients First, Always: Who builds those incredible, supportive relationships that make a real difference?
  • Are Fierce Advocates: Who passionately champions the rights and interests of those we serve?
  • Make a Real Community Impact: Whose work extends beyond EBI, making our community a better place?

Don’t let their hard work go unnoticed! This is your opportunity to shine a light on the superstars among us.

What’s in it for the winners?

  • Glorious recognition at EBI’s annual DSP Day!
  • A well-deserved 8 hours of paid vacation!

Ready to Nominate? It’s Easy!

Click here to access the nomination form and let the recognition begin: https://forms.gle/Ax7p7Y5dUunKiPnbA

You have until June 30, 2025 to turn in your nominations. 

Nomination Categories (Remember these!):

  • Expertise and Knowledge
  • Client-Centered Approach
  • Advocacy and Empowerment
  • Community Impact

This is more than just an award; it’s a celebration of the heart and soul of EBI. Let’s make this year’s Tamy Ratto DSP Award the biggest and most exciting yet!

Don’t wait! Nominate your deserving colleagues TODAY!

For more information on Tamy and her legacy check out the admin portal page: https://sites.google.com/eastbayinnovations.org/admndept/ebi-employees/tamy-ratto-dsp-award