The Society for Technical Communication has long recognized the importance of the hard work and commitment of its community 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.
Below are the honorees this year for the Distinguished Chapter Service Award, Distinguished SIG Service Award, and Distinguished Service Award for Students. Congratulations to each of them and thank you for your service to the Society.
Distinguished Chapter Service Award
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 2012 with their official citations.
Berkeley
Patrick Lufkin
For long and dedicated service to the Berkeley Chapter and to the regional STC activities that the chapter’s continued success depends upon.
East Bay
Helen Cheung
For your wholehearted support and your outstanding leadership of the East Bay Chapter and for your continuing contributions to its success.
Houston
Stephanie Donovan
In recognition of your enthusiasm, dedication, loyalty, and selfless contributions to the Houston Chapter.
Northeast Ohio
Sarah Burke
For your outstanding contributions to the Academic Relations committee and your selfless promotion of the All-Ohio STC Scholarship award.
Orange County
Jane Baker
In appreciation and recognition for your exceptional leadership and tireless efforts in bringing meaningful and rewarding programs to the Orange County Chapter.
Orange County
Carrie Chambers
In recognition of the variety of your sustained contributions to the Orange County Chapter and the regional Spotlight Awards competition.
Orlando
Dalton Hooper
For your faithful and steady support of the Orlando Chapter in so many ways. You are a breath of fresh air, and the Orlando Chapter appreciates your wit and wisdom.
Orlando
Kelli Pharo
For your sustained, heartfelt contributions to the Orlando Chapter, and for providing an excellent role model to our student members. You make the difficult seem like a piece of cake.
Philadelphia
Nad Rosenberg
For your years of distinguished service, prior leadership, and continued generous support of the Philadelphia Metro Chapter.
Philadelphia
Gary Sternberg
In recognition of your ongoing contributions to the Philadelphia Metro Chapter as a participant, presenter, and coordinator of the South New Jersey Networking Group.
Rochester
Katherine Carroll Porray
In recognition of your outstanding service to the Rochester Chapter and council, your contribution to yearly Spectrum conferences, and your positive demeanor and willingness to serve the community whenever a need arises, we commend you.
Rocky Mountain
Kristy Lantz Astry
For your dedicated service to, and leadership of, the Rocky Mountain Chapter, including significant contributions to the newsletter and monthly membership programs, and for consistently striving to bring new members into STC.
Rocky Mountain
John Endicott
For your consistent contributions to the Rocky Mountain Chapter; your willingness to serve as an officer and manager; along with your dependability, wisdom, humor, experience, and technical expertise.
Rocky Mountain
Debbie Peebles (Ross)
For contributions to the Rocky Mountain Chapter, especially your willingness to help, sharing your ideas about welcoming and retaining members, finding qualified candidates in a challenging time, and your positive attitude while completing STC RMC tasks.
Southeastern Michigan
Mark Lockwood
For continued service to the Southeastern Michigan Chapter—for your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Southwestern Ontario
Carol Lawless
For your commitment to the success of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter, for your positive attitude, and for your contributions to the council through your excellent organizational skills and your ability to play devil’s advocate.
Chicago
MaryKay Grueneberg
In recognition of your many exceptional contributions to STC Chicago and your continued support of the STC organization, chapter, and membership.
Toronto
Pamela Paterson
For your continual contributions to the Toronto community and your enthusiasm, generosity, and support as a mentor in our profession.
Willamette Valley
Jeff Jansen
In recognition of your gracious acceptance of our abundant questions about mailing lists, your rapid response to all things related to membership and mailing lists, and your continued generous and quiet support of the Willamette Valley Chapter council and members.
Willamette Valley
Susan Kloster
For your steadfast leadership, organizational skills, energetic dedication, and sense of humor as the competition manager and past president of the Willamette Valley Chapter.
Wisconsin
Dave Clark
For many years of stalwart Wisconsin Chapter Web development and support.
Wisconsin
Linda Verwey
For outstanding leadership of the Wisconsin Chapter as president; past president; vice president, programs; treasurer; and for enthusiasm and dedication to chapter success.
Distinguished SIG Service Award
In 2002, the Society initiated a formal awards 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 2012 Distinguished SIG Service Award and their official citations.
Consulting and Independent Contracting
Ed Marshall
For continuous dedication in sharing knowledge and supporting members of the Consulting and Independent Contracting SIG via educational talks and the SIG’s listserv, and for providing unwavering assistance to the SIG at the annual conferences.
Instructional Design and Learning
Jeanette Rogers
In recognition of your inspirational leadership, can-do attitude, and deep commitment to the members of the Instructional Design and Learning SIG.
Instructional Design and Learning
Cindy Pao
In recognition of your prompt response to all budgetary questions and reimbursement requests, your cheerful demeanor, and your guardianship over the financial health of the Instructional Design and Learning SIG.
Distinguished Service Award for Students
The Distinguished Service Award for Students (DSAS) recognizes student members who provide exemplary service to the Society through their dedication to their chapter and its activities.
Following are the winners of the 2012 Distinguished SIG Service Award and their official citations.
Orlando
Sarah Baca
For outstanding service to STC at the University of Central Florida, in the Orlando Chapter, and on the Society’s Community Affairs Committee.
Orlando
Patricia Cruz
For outstanding service to STC at the University of Central Florida, in the Orlando Chapter, and to the Society’s student member outreach initiative.
