Floyd G. Hudson Service Award Recipients

The Floyd G. Hudson Service Award is presented for outstanding performance and commitment by a professional who works in the field of learning disabilities in a role outside of the classroom. This CLD member, working in a leadership capacity, enhances the professional learning of others in the field and impacts the lives of persons with learning disabilities.  This year’s recipient is Dr. John Hoover.

The 2023 Floyd G. Hudson Award Recipient

John Hoover, Ph.D. – Texas

John is a retired Associate Professor whose career in special education spanned fifty years.  He is a former K-12 teacher and has prepared hundreds of educators for effective referral, assessment, and instruction of English learners with learning disabilities and related social-emotional challenges in rural community schools.  He was awarded the 2020 Kirk Award for best practice article published in LDRP on culturally response IEPs for students with learning disabilities.

Past Award Winners

2022 Award Winner

Jessica Toste, Ph.D. – Texas

2021 Award Winner

Debi Gartland, Ph.D. – Maryland

2020 Award Winner

Roberta Strosnider, Ed.D. – Maryland

2019 Award Winner

Lori Severino – Pennsylvania

2018 Award Winners

Judith K. Voress – Texas

Lynne Fitzhugh – Colorado

2017 Award Winner

Phillipe Ernewein – Colorado

2016 Award Winner

Mary Pittman – Colorado

2015 Award Winner

Margarita Bianco – Colorado

2014 Award Winner

Peggy King-Sears – Virginia

2013 Award Winner

Mark Semmler – Colorado

Award Benefits

The recipient is a guest at the annual international conference and receives complimentary registration and membership renewal. During the conference award program, the recipient receives a certificate of recognition and an honorarium. The recipient will also be profiled in LD Forum.

Criteria for Nomination

• Be a member of CLD or join as part of the application process
• Provide professional development, consulting services or serve in a leadership role working with teachers, other professionals, parents, and students
• Provide exemplary services to the field of learning disabilities for a minimum of five years