On October 27, 2016 , Adrian Esposito received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his film making from the National Conference of Executives of The Arc (NCE) in in Orlando, Florida.

The Arc is an international organization that offers support and professional development for individuals, families and professionals working for people with intellectual disabilities.

In choosing Adrian they wrote  “we recognize your ( Adrian’s) accomplishments and honor your work on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.  Your continued reflection of the Arc’s core values is a shining example of what a leader can and should be.”