The Society for Technical Communication has long recognized the importance of the hard work and commitment of its chapter members. Without their energy and enthusiasm, the Society would cease to be the largest, most effective, and most prestigious organization of technical communicators in the world.
In 1988, the Society initiated the Distinguished Chapter Service Award (DCSA) to recognize exemplary dedication to the chapter and its activities. The first awards were presented in 1989. Following is a list of DCSA winners for 2010 with their official citations.
Alberta
Mai-Ann Sprung
In recognition of your exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the profession and to STC Alberta—for your wisdom, dedication, enthusiasm, and vision.
Berkeley
Linda Urban
For sustained and exceptional contributions to the Berkeley Chapter’s leadership and programs and for furthering the technical communication profession in the Bay Area and beyond.
Carolina
Rick S. Sapir
In recognition of your exemplary efforts to assist the Carolina Chapter and your continuing contributions to our chapter activities.
Chicago
Linda Jansak
In recognition of your dedication to STC Chicago, your service on the STC Chicago Administrative council, and your commitment to the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase.
Central Iowa
Geoff Sauer
For pouring your insight, knowledge, and energy into making STC-Central Iowa a stronger, more valuable community for our members.
CNY
Elaine Montambeau
For dedication and excellence in leading our small but vast chapter and providing outstanding program and web services as well as warm support for us all.
France
Ellen W. Lebelle
For your selfless and sustained contributions to the STC France Chapter. For being the first to arrive at—and the last to leave—all our events. For your wisdom, experience, and dedication to the profession.
Houston
Cathy Bettoney
For your loyal support, exceptional service, unwavering commitment, and numerous selfless contributions to the STC Houston Chapter.
Houston
Alyssa Fox
For your dedication and continuous contributions to the success of the STC Houston Chapter.
India
Makarand Pandit
For leadership in establishing the India Chapter and for sustained enthusiastic contributions to the India Chapter and the STC global community.
Lone Star
Chris LaPorte
For sustained contributions to the Lone Star community—for your wisdom, experience, and sound advice.
Los Angeles
Li-At Ruttenberg
For providing enthusiastic leadership to the Los Angeles chapter in our 50th milestone year—and many miles thereafter.
Middle Tennessee
Amy Oldham
In recognition of your selfless leadership, enthusiastic mentorship, and tireless dedication to the Middle Tennessee Chapter and its membership.
New Mexico Kachina
Jean Gabriel
For your dedicated service to the New Mexico Kachina Chapter from 2005 to 2009 in many roles, including Chapter Secretary and Webmaster, and for supporting the chapter as a competition judge, Job Bank Coordinator, and advisor to the 2009 Administrative Council.
Northeast Ohio
Tricia Spayer
For continued exemplary service and dedication to the Northeast Ohio chapter and your many years of leadership on the NEO STC board.
Orlando
Mike Murray
For serving as an exemplar of how to lead effectively and how to mentor with love and inspiration, and for using Da Voice to inspire members to set and achieve lofty goals.
Rochester
Lisa Moretto
For outstanding leadership of the Rochester Chapter, for introducing the Idea Market format to our chapter, for outstanding practice that inspires our members, and for generosity in sharing her time and expertise.
Rocky Mountain
Ron Arne
For outstanding leadership of the Rocky Mountain Chapter, including ongoing contributions to the newsletter and website—for recruiting and mentoring new volunteers, and for your inspiration, enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication.
Rocky Mountain
Jessica Betterly
For sustained contributions to the Rocky Mountain Chapter as our treasurer—for consistently sharing your knowledge and experience, and always providing sound advice with a smile.
Rocky Mountain
Julie Bettis
For outstanding contributions as facilities and hospitality manager—for your constant encouragement and smiling face, deft project management skills, and the positive attitude you consistently exhibit while completing tasks for the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
Southeastern Michigan
Erin Moulton
For outstanding leadership of the Southeastern Michigan chapter and for continued service that exceeds expectations and requirements.
Southwestern Ohio
Judith Harper
For your dedicated service to SWO-STC and the profession of technical communication.
Southwestern Ontario
Lori Jankowski
For your calm professionalism, invaluable candour, and unwavering support of the Southwestern Ontario chapter, even in the face of great distances.
United Kingdom & Ireland
David S. Farbey
For your dedication, experience, and leadership freely contributed to the United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Nick Rosenthal
For your dedication, experience, and leadership freely contributed to the United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter.
Willamette Valley
Carol L. Larson
For outstanding contributions, as coeditor, to the award-winning
Willamette Galley, and for your tireless dedication and service to the Willamette Valley Chapter.
Willamette Valley
Maralee Sautter
For the passionate leadership, dedicated service, and sage advice you have provided to the Willamette Valley Chapter through your myriad elected and volunteer positions.
Distinguished SIG Service Awards
In 2002, the Society initiated a formal award program to recognize the commitment and hard work of members of its special interest groups (SIGs). The Distinguished SIG Service Award (DSSA) recognizes length of SIG membership, consistency of service over the duration of membership, and variety of service.
Following are the winners of the 2010 Distinguished SIG Service Award and their official citations.
Instructional Design and Learning
Carol Widstrand
In recognition of your continuous dedication and wholehearted support of existing and new IDL SIG activities.
Technical Editing SIG
Rick Sapir
For your unfailing willingness to initiate and wholeheartedly support an innovative and successful web transformation for the SIG.
