No Limits has been widely recognized for its outstanding services to deaf children and families in need. We are proud of the following honors and achievements.
Dr. Michelle Christie honored as CNN Hero

One of the most trusted names in news, CNN, recognized, Dr. Michelle Christie, founder and executive director of No Limits, as a CNN HERO for her invaluable contribution to the lives of deaf children and families. Watch the CNN Heroes segment here.
Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes

The TV show inspired but the best selling book series featured No Limits for deaf children and Dr. Christie in an inspiring segment that showcases No Limits' history, successful track record, and first of its kind national theater program for deaf children.  Watch the inspiring video here.
UCLA Educational Leadership Program Hero

At the 25th Anniversary Gala for UCLA's distinguished Educational Leadership Program (ELP), Dr. Michelle Christie was honored as the ELP Hero from her doctorate program, in recognition of her years of service to deaf children. 
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​Hearing Angel Humanitarian Award

No Limits received the “Hearing Angel Humanitarian Award” at Starkey Hearing Foundation’s So the World May Hear Awards Gala. We received the honor alongside President George W. Bush, with President Bill Clinton in attendance.
Culver City 2020 Award: Best Non-Profit Organization
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Culver City is where our story begins.  No Limits was founded in Culver City in 1996 with the intention to better support deaf and hard of hearing children. The utilization of community support offered by Culver City has propelled No Limits' growth to where we are now. 
Performance at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Silent NO MORE, the No Limits theatrical experience featuring the stories of all-deaf cast,  played the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. This was the first time deaf children who speak performed on stage at this prestigious venue, setting the path for future generations of deaf children.
George Washington Medal of Honor

​No Limits received the George Washington Medal of Honor by the Freedom's Foundation. Other recipients included Astronaut Scott Glenn and Judge Rehnquist.
Los Angeles County Commendment 

No Limits received a Proclamation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors commending No Limits on its outstanding contributions to Los Angeles residents
Top 100 Heroes

No Limits was honored as one of the "Top 100 Heroes" in the country by the Volvo For Life Committee.

Other honors for No Limits for deaf children

No Limits received a Certificate of Recognition from Congresswoman, Karen Bass, for providing services to deaf and hard of hearing children
Dr. Michelle Christie received the “Megan Cooper Leadership Award” by Executive Service Corps for excellent governance and leadership in a nonprofit organization.
No Limits was appointed by Senator Curren D. Price Jr. to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders Taskforce
Dr. Michelle Christie won the Heide Mengel Award by John Tracy Clinic during her fellowship program at University of Southern California/John Tracy Clinic Graduate Program.
No Limits was named the "Best Nonprofit Organization" for children with disabilities by the Culver City Disability Council.
No Limits received the Culver City Award for “Excellent Leadership” in the community.
No Limits was chosen to be the "Grand Service Project" for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
No Limits was honored with a "Special Recognition Award" by the California Educators for the Deaf.
No Limits received the "Service to Mankind Award" from the Sertoma Organization.
​No Limits received a Certificate of Recognition by Congressman Tony Cárdenas.
No Limits received a commendation by LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas.
​No Limits received a commendation by Councilmember Mike Bonin.