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2025 Transition Impact Awards

Celebrating measurable growth, meaningful outcomes, and the power of change

Behind every transformation is a story worth celebrating. This year, we launch the Transition Impact Awards, presented by AVI Human Services, proudly recognizing states and agencies that exemplify excellence in service delivery through our Transition Readiness Toolkit. These awards celebrate organizations and individuals whose dedication results in measurable progress, consistent engagement, and transformative outcomes.

Spanning the data from August 1 to July 31 each year, the Transition Impact Awards highlight those who have driven measurable, meaningful change across service areas. These agencies guide participants who are often just beginning their journey—some starting with the lowest levels of readiness—and equip them with the tools, encouragement, and structure they need to grow. Through consistent engagement, compassionate coaching, and innovative programming, these providers are making a lasting difference.

These awards are not about the Transition Readiness Toolkit or the systems behind it; they are about the transformations themselves. The real heroes of these awards are the young people whose stories are written in the upward curves of each chart.

Explore the award categories below and meet our 2025 winners! Drumroll please…

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Most Transformative Provider by Service

This award honors providers who have achieved the highest average growth in client scores from pre- to post-evaluation within each service area. It celebrates impactful interventions that drive real change.

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Job Exploration Counseling

  1. Columbus Community Center,Utah
  2. Logistics Specialties Inc.,Utah
  3. Roads to Independence,Utah
  4. Northwest BOCES, Colorado
  5. Southern Utah University, Utah
  6. Weld County SD RE8, Colorado
  7. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  8. Community Options, Utah
  9. Meta Mindful, Utah
  10. Turn Community Services, Utah
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Work-Based Learning Experience

  1. Canyons School District, Utah
  2. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  3. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  4. Columbia Falls H.S. / Flathead County Dist. #6, Montana
  5. Region 1, Wyoming
  6. Turn Community Services, Utah
  7. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  8. Butte School Dist. #1, Montana
  9. Spectrum Academy, Utah
  10. Central Technology Center, Oklahoma
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Counseling on Post-Secondary Opportunities

  1. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  2. Roads to Independence, Utah
  3. Mountain BOCES, Colorado
  4. Weld County RE-5J, Colorado
  5. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  6. Wyoming Pre-ETS Specialty Program, Wyoming
  7. Region 1, Wyoming
  8. Turn Community Services, Utah
  9. Columbus Community Center, Utah
  10. Centennial BOCES, Colorado
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Instruction in Self-Advocacy

  1. Southern Utah University, Utah
  2. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  3. Douglas County, Colorado
  4. Roads to Independence, Utah
  5. Columbus Community Center, Utah
  6. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  7. Helena School Dist. #1, Montana
  8. Wyoming Pre-ETS Specialty Program, Wyoming
  9. Transylvania Vocational Services, North Carolina
  10. Mountain BOCES, Colorado
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Financial Literacy

  1. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  2. Columbus Community Center, Utah
  3. Turn Community Services, Utah
  4. Roads to Independence, Utah
  5. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  6. Columbia Falls H.S. / Flathead County Dist. #6m Montana
  7. Arapahoe County School District #1, Colorado
  8. Social Incites, Michigan
  9. Hamilton School Dist. #3, Montana
  10. Centennial BOCES, Colorado
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Independent Living, Orientation, & Mobility

  1. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  2. Spectrum Academy, Utah
  3. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  4. Roads to Independence, Utah
  5. Turn Community Services, Utah
  6. Region 1, Wyoming
  7. Columbus Community Center, Utah
  8. Arapahoe County School District #1, Colorado
  9. Hamilton School Dist. #3, Montana
  10. Butte School Dist. #1, Montana
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Job-Seeking Training

  1. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  2. Columbus Community Center, Utah
  3. Northwest BOCES, Colorado
  4. Mountain BOCES, Colorado
  5. Turn Community Services, Utah
  6. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  7. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  8. Kiamichi Technology Center, Oklahoma
  9. Roads to Independence, Utah
  10. Centennial BOCES, Colorado
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Communication and Social Skills

  1. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  2. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
  3. Roads to Independence, Utah
  4. Turn Community Services, Utah
  5. Hamilton School Dist. #3, Montana
  6. Boulder Valley RE2, Colorado
  7. Weld County SD RE8, Colorado
  8. Arapahoe County School District #1, Colorado
  9. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  10. Central Technology Center, Oklahoma
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Workplace Soft Skills

  1. Mapleton Public Schools, Colorado
  2. Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah
  3. Central Technology Center (Central Tech), Oklahoma
  4. Turn Community Services, Utah
  5. Preferred Employment & Living Supports, Michigan
  6. Wyoming Region 1, Wyoming
  7. Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  8. Transylvania Vocational Services, North Carolina
  9. Roads to Independence, Utah
  10. St. Vrain Valley, Colorado
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Uplift Award

Providers who work with participants starting from lower baseline scores face unique challenges. This award highlights those who have driven significant improvements among clients starting below the 25th percentile.

  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Workplace Soft Skills
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Job Seeking Training
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Finacial Literacy
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Job Exploration Counseling
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Counseling on Post-Secondary Opportunities
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Communication and Social Skills
  • Logistics Specialties Inc., Utah —Instruction in Self-Advocacy
  • Columbus Community Center, Utah —Job Seeking Training
  • Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina —Job Seeking Training
  • Thrive Ability, Michigan —Job Exloration Counseling
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Fast & Effective Award

Some providers achieve remarkable participant growth effectively and efficiently. This award recognizes agencies with above-average score improvements completed in shorter-than-average service durations.

  • Counseling on Postsecondary Opportunities: Wyoming Pre-ETS Specialty Program, Wyoming
  • Communication and Social Skills: Watauga Opportunities Inc, North Carolina
  • Financial Literacy: Watauga Opportunities Inc, North Carolina
  • Independent Living, Orientation, & Mobility: Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  • Instruction in Self-Advocacy: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
  • Job Exploration: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
  • Job-Seeking Training: Watauga Opportunities Inc., North Carolina
  • Work-Based Learning Experience: Region 1, Wyoming
  • Workplace Soft Skills: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
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Top Performing State by Service

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Counseling on Post–Secondary Opportunities

1. Utah
2. North Carolina
3. Colorado

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Communication and Social Skills

1. Utah
2. Colorado
3. Michigan

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Financial Literacy

1. Utah
2. Colorado
3. Michigan

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Independent Living, Orientation, & Mobility

1. Utah
2. Wyoming
3. North Carolina

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Instruction in Self-Advocacy

1. Utah
2. Wyoming
3. Colorado

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Job Exploration Counseling

1. Utah
2. Colorado
3. Michigan

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Job-Seeking Training

1. Utah
2. Colorado
3. North Carolina

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Work-Based Learning Experience

1. Utah
2. Wyoming
3. North Carolina

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Workplace Soft Skills

1. Utah
2. Wyoming
3. Oklahoma

About the Transition Readiness Toolkit

The Transition Readiness Toolkit empowers providers to guide clients through critical milestones of personal and professional development. By tracking progress with pre- and post-evaluations, the toolkit supports data-driven service enhancements and showcases the impact of transition customization.