In recognition of retired Orientation and Mobility Director Meg Robertson's 30+ years of service to the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) established the Meg Robertson Mobility Award to be presented annually at the agency's White Cane Awareness Day Celebration in October. This award highlights Meg’s hard work, dedication, and advocacy in the blindness community.
Motivated long cane users of all ages and abilities are eligible to receive this award. We are specifically looking for people who demonstrate mobility skills at their level and incorporate the cane into their lives to increase independence.
The nomination form must be completed by a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or a National Orientation and Mobility Certificant (NOMC). There are three categories: Youth, Adult, and DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES)
Nominations should include the following:
- How has the person's travel ability with a cane improved since the beginning of O&M instruction to their current level?
- Where does the person travel with a cane?
- How has O&M made a difference in their life?
Submit a nomination for the 2024 Meg Robertson Mobility Award. All nominations must be submitted by August 9, 2024.
A committee assembled by MCB reviews the nominations and votes on the winners. The winners are announced at MCB's Annual White Cane Awareness Day Celebration on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Previous Winners
2023
Youth: Nikolas Hourican
Adult: Syed Rizvi
DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES): Edward Machado
2022
Youth: Gabriella Mann
Adult: June Ancillo
DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES): No Nominations Received
2021
Youth: Isabella Vera Ortiz
Adult: Apple Almeida
DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES): Dawn Estes