The Pacesetter Award recognizes communities for the successful implementation of a single beneficial innovation that may be replicated by other STC communities. It honors those communities that have done something unique indicating progress in their programs or growth. Congratulations to the honorees.
Carolina
For developing a mobile application that enables pervasive and updated communication to mobile device users while promoting both STC Carolina community and the Society.
Chicago
For increasing member engagement through a comprehensive social media approach that allows open, on-going contributions; reinforces involvement in the community; and keeps focus on the STC Chicago community, its activities, and the profession.
New York Metro
For adapting Agile methodology to community management by allowing volunteers to accept manageable tasks, leaders to track progress regularly, and the STC New York Metro community to achieve more in an organized and constantly improving way.
Northeast Ohio
For creating the NEO STC book club that provides members opportunites to select books appropriate to the technical communication profession, get exposure to new viewpoints, and share personal knowledge while engaging in stimulating discussions.
Rocky Mountain
For creating additional meeting opportunities for a widespread membership, including webinars, training sessions, workshops, a museum tour, and networking events, while facilitating the professional development of STC Rocky Mountain.
Washington, DC–Baltimore
For jointly planning and executing Tech the Halls! Holiday Party in coordination with local communication organizations to celebrate the DC area’s status as a tech mecca while providing STC Washington, DC–Baltimore members with management experience, networking opportunities, and exposure to diverse groups of professional communicators.
