The rank of Fellow is the highest honor an STC member can receive and may only be awarded to Associate Fellows who have continued to excel in the field of technical communication. STC Fellows contribute to the profession and the Society at the highest level, as indicated by their publications, presentations, awards, mentoring, leadership, and community service.

Please consult the guidelines for the complete nomination process.

Who is eligible: To be considered for Fellow, a candidate must be an Associate Fellow with three years at that rank. Members of STC’s Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.

Who may recommend a candidate: Eligible candidates complete their own applications, and are contacted by the Fellows Committee when eligible.

Due date for nominations: 17 October 2011

Honorees notified: After vote by STC Board of Directors, usually January

Awards Presented: At the Honors Banquet at the STC Technical Communication Summit.

More Information

• What is an STC Fellow?
• Complete List of Fellows
• Fellow Recipients Inducted in 2011
• Read Path to Fellow stories, submitted by the honorees

An STC Associate Fellow is a Senior Member who has been formally recognized by the Society for having attained distinction in the field of technical communication.

Associate Fellows have accomplished one or more of the following:

• Been responsible for important work in the field of technical communication.
• Done notable original work that has contributed to the advancement of technical communication.
• Made significant contributions to the Society and helped to tell STC’s powerful story.

Nomination process

Please consult the guidelines for the complete nomination process.

Who is eligible: To be considered for Associate Fellow, a candidate must have at least 15 years of experience in technical communication and be an STC Senior Member with five years of experience (10 consecutive years of membership). Members of STC’s Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.

Who may nominate a candidate: Any STC member. Members of STC’s Board of Directors and the Associate Fellows committee may not nominate or serve as references for candidates.

Due date for nominations: 17 October 2011

Honorees and Nominators notified: After vote by STC Board of Directors, usually January

Awards Presented: At the Honors Banquet at the STC Technical Communication Summit.

More Information

• What is an STC Associate Fellow?
• Complete List of Associate Fellows
• Associate Fellow Recipients Inducted in 2011
• Read Path to Associate Fellow stories, submitted by the honorees

The rank of Honorary Fellow is conferred upon a person who is not a member of the Society but who has achieved eminence in the field of technical communication.

• Honorary Fellow in 2011
• Previous list of Honorary Fellows