The Theresa Awards is an annual event to recognize the outstanding efforts of those individuals who go above and beyond in helping and acvocating for those with special needs. The Awards are presented at the Annual Theresa Awrads Dinner held on the friday evening closet to Theresa's brithday. This is the Foundatoin's main fundraiser of the year which enables the Foundation to fund programs locally and nationally in music, dance, art and recreaation. Funds raised also support Theresa's Fun Place and the Theresa Academy of the Performing Arts.