The selection for the official recipient of this award is made by the Caregiver Award Selection Committee based on a nomination letter(s) submitted by an individual(s) in the public who wish to honor a special caregiver in their life. Our selection committee has been comprised of a father, grandmother, a nurse, daycare provider, and special education teacher, all of whom have cared for and/or worked with an individual(s) with Batten Disease and other Rare Diseases.