Donald Kincaid, EdD, a professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies and director of the , was awarded the 2023 Leadership Award from the (APBS). Kincaid helped form APBS and served on the APBS board for many years, with three terms as APBS president.
APBS presents several awards each year in concurrence with the International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. It is a multidisciplinary organization made up of professionals (teachers, researchers, university professors, and administrators), family members, and consumers who are committed to the application of positive behavior support within the context of the school, family, and community including across systems (e.g., entire schools, organizations), for small groups, and for individuals with complex needs for support.