Each year, the Community Achievement Awards recognize a SIG, professional, or student chapter’s outstanding accomplishments in achieving the Society’s goals through a wide range of programs and activities. Communities are awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. The Community of the Year is chosen from among the Platinum Communities (previously Communities of Distinction) and announced at the STC Summit.
This year’s Community of the Year is the Chicago Chapter. The citation reads: For a truly impressive 2016 Community Achievement Award year, packed with many strong programs, including your continued growth and success with the annual Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase. STC Chicago is a solid example of a successful STC chapter that fosters communication, education, and outreach in the technical communication profession.
This year, a Most Improved Community was also selected. The Most Improved Community is given to the community that “stepped up their game” the most from one year to the next, based on their applications for the Community Achievement Award (CAA).
This year’s Most Improved Community is the San Diego Chapter. The citation reads: For a 2016 Community Achievement Award year that showed an impressive increase in outreach activities and education programs. STC San Diego clearly demonstrates a strong dedication to its membership and the technical communication community.
Congratulations to the Chicago and San Diego Chapters and their members!
