STC recognizes excellence in technical communication and outstanding service to the Society with its honors, awards, and competitions programs.

Individuals are honored for their contributions to the profession via speaking, teaching, mentoring, writing, and research, as well as their service and dedication to the Society and their communities.

Communities are recognized for their contributions to the Society’s goal of providing high-quality programming, resources, and networking opportunities for technical communicators all over the world.

Individual

• Distinguished Community Service Awards (DCSA, DSAS, DSSA)
• Intercom Awards
• President's Award

Academic

• Frank R. Smith
• Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Ken Rainey Award for Excellence in Research
• Sigma Tau Chi and Alpha Sigma Honor Societies

Community

• Community Achievement Awards
• Community Pacesetter Award