Each year, the STC Fellows Nominating Committee invites STC Associate Fellows who have held that rank for three years or more to submit an application to the committee for possible elevation to the rank of STC Fellow. This honor is the highest honor that STC can bestow upon a member. It recognizes members who are industry leaders and have made significant positive contributions to the advancement of technical communication.
The application form with instructions and details about the evaluation criteria will be available by 1 September. The committee thoroughly reviews each nominee’s application, researches and verifies the nominee’s qualifications, and contacts the nominee’s references. When all evaluations are completed, the committee recommends qualified nominees to the STC Board of Directors for consideration. Those nominees receiving a two-thirds favorable vote from the board will receive the honor as long as their membership is in good standing and they meet the requirements as stated in the guidelines. (If the committee determines that a nominee is not qualified for elevation to the rank of STC Fellow, it will provide a brief explanation of why the nominee does not meet the qualifications.)
To be considered for elevation to the rank of STC Fellow, you must have accomplished all of the following: (1) performed important work and attained distinction in the field of technical communication; (2) done notable original work that has contributed to the advancement of the field; and (3) made significant contributions to STC. Length of career, quality of accomplishments, service to the Society, and continuity of achievement are all factors in the selection process.
You can find the application and related information on the STC website at www.stc.org/membership/recognition/honors. Send your completed application to the Society office at stc@stc.org, with a copy to Paul Mueller at paul.mueller@pobox.com to arrive no later than 1 November 2017. The committee will forward their recommendations to the STC Board, who will consider nominees in January 2018. The Society will recognize new Fellows at the honors reception in May at the 2018 STC Technical Communication Summit in Orlando, FL.
For more information, review the Fellows Committee page available at www.stc.org/membership/recongitions/honors or contact committee chair Paul Mueller at paul.mueller@pobox.com.
