Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame

Celebrating long-time ANCOR members whose leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark on our community.

Now Accepting Applications!

The ANCOR Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 class of Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame inductees. Inductees will be honored at ANCOR Connect ’26 in Boston.

Learn More & Apply by November 7

About the Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame

A legacy does not happen by chance. It comes from deliberate choices that keep people with disabilities at the center. These choices—whether big or small—create ripples that last for generations.

The Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame honors long-time ANCOR members whose vision, service, and leadership embody that truth.

The ANCOR Foundation, ANCOR’s charitable partner, works to strengthen providers and communities so people with disabilities can live full, included lives. Honoring Legacy Leaders is part of that mission. By lifting up those who shaped our association, we show how leadership rooted in service and inclusion creates lasting change.

This recognition began in 2010 as the Legacy Leaders Circle, created to honor ANCOR’s most influential leaders—both bold innovators and quiet changemakers. Meet the inductees into the Legacy Leaders Circle. In 2024, it became the Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame. The new name reflects our commitment to recognize not only visible leaders, but also those whose behind-the-scenes efforts empowered others. Together, their impact makes ANCOR stronger and more inclusive.

Meet Our Recent Hall of Fame Inductees

In 2025, we inducted three outstanding leaders into the Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame:

  • Marian Baldini, President & CEO, KenCrest (Pennsylvania)
  • Jon Fisher, President of the Community Support Services Division, Sevita (Florida)
  • Heidi Mansir, Executive Director, Uplift, Inc. (Maine).

View the video below to learn more about their legacies.

In 2024, we inducted three outstanding leaders into the Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame:

  • Diane Beastrom, Vice President for Transition, I Am Boundless (Ohio)
  • Patricia Browne, President & CEO, National Children’s Center (District of Columbia)
  • Ed Matthews, President & CEO, ADAPT Community Network (New York).

View the video below to learn more about their legacies.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Legacy Leaders Hall of Fame, a nominee must:

  • Have at least 20 years of service in the field.
  • Be or have been an ANCOR member during their time as a human services leader.
  • Demonstrate multiple years of impactful service to ANCOR.
  • Be supported by recommendation letters from two additional currently active association members.

Questions?

If you have questions about the nomination process, please email Sasha Sencer.