Accolades

Our Founder and Executive Director, Linda J. Walder and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation have received wide recognition for their trailblazing work serving the autism community. Here are some of the gratefully received accolades earned by Linda and our organization:

Redbook Magazine “Strength & Spirit Award”

Traditional Home Magazine “Classic Woman Award”

“The Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Award” presented by United States Senator Robert Menendez

Jefferson Award for Public Service

The Russ Berrie “Making a Difference Award”

New Jersey Monthly Magazine “Seeds of Hope Award”

New Jersey Coalition of Inclusive Ministries “Community Service Award”

New York Federation Council for Exceptional Children “Community Service Award”

The Family Resource Network “Community Service Award”

The Autism Center of New Jersey UMDNJGala Honoree 2006

Autism Spectrum News “Beacon of Hope Award”

Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) “Fab Award”

ASAH “Humanitarian of the Year Award”

Ridgewood YMCA “Howard G. Loeffelman Award for Community Service”

Community Health Law Project “Ann Klein Advocate Award”

Hope Autism Foundation Gala Honoree 2012

Global Communities of Support Honoree 2007