Celebrating Champions of Inclusion

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the 2026 Catalyst Awards a memorable and inspiring evening.

This special event brought our community together to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and advocates whose dedication to inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity continues to make a meaningful impact throughout the Quad Cities. We were honored to celebrate the achievements of our award recipients and their commitment to creating a more inclusive community for all.

Thank You to Our Honorees

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Catalyst Award recipients. Your leadership, advocacy, and dedication serve as an inspiration to our organization and the individuals and families we support. Thank you for helping advance opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and for demonstrating what true community leadership looks like.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters

Events like the Catalyst Awards are only possible because of the generosity of our sponsors, donors, community partners, and supporters. Your contributions help The Arc continue providing vital services, advocacy, and opportunities that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their full potential.

We are especially grateful to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who sponsored the event, donated auction items, and helped make the evening such a success.

Thank You to Our Volunteers

From planning and preparation to event-day support, our volunteers played a critical role in creating a welcoming and successful celebration. We are thankful for your time, enthusiasm, and dedication to The Arc’s mission.

Relive the Evening

The Catalyst Awards was filled with meaningful moments, inspiring stories, and unforgettable memories. We invite you to explore the photo gallery below and revisit the celebration.

Be sure to browse through the gallery to see highlights from the evening, our award recipients, community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and guests who helped make this year’s event so special!

Until Next Year