Category: Recognition

Oct 13

Distinguished Community Service Awards

The Distinguished Community Service Awards recognize the hard work and commitment of STC’s community leaders. The three awards — the Distinguished Chapter Service Award, Distinguished SIG Service Award, and Distinguished Service Award for Students — recognize an individual’s exemplary effort, energy, and dedication to their community and its activities. This is the highest level of recognition that a member can receive for service to their community.

Sep 28

On your mark, get set, go…. STC Competition Countdown!

It’s time to prepare your entries for the 2016-2017 STC competitions.  To qualify for the International Summit Awards, you first submit your entry to the local competitions, and win an Excellence or Distinguished award. Distinguished local entries are automatically sent on to the ISA. Excellence awards may be submitted at the local competition manager’s discretion.

Sep 21

2017 Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching Technical Communication

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is seeking nominees for the 2017 Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching Technical Communication.

The Award recognizes educators who have made an outstanding contribution to teaching in technical communication, and to be eligible for the Award, nominees must

Be a current member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC)
Have belonged to the Society for Technical Communication (STC) for at least ten years
Have been involved in post‐secondary education for at least fifteen years
Have made teaching technical communication the primary focus of their career

The Award recognizes educators who have made an outstanding contribution to teaching in technical communication, and to be eligible for the Award, nominees must

Sep 19

Fellow Applications Due 1 October

Fellow is one of the three honorary ranks in the Society. It is the highest rank that the Society can confer upon a member. The rank of Fellow is conferred by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board Read more

Sep 16

Associate Fellow Applications Due 1 October

Have you attained distinction within the field of technical communication and within STC itself, or know someone who has? Then consider applying for STC Associate Fellow status. To qualify, you must have been active in the field of technical communication Read more

Sep 06

Updates on STC's Technical Communication Journal

Sam Dragga | Journal Editor I have several news items to share about STC’s quarterly research journal: Changes to Cover Competition: Two Annual Deadlines The competition to create the illustration for the journal’s cover is getting simpler, with only two Read more

Jun 27

STC Communities and Staff Win APEX Awards

STC is proud to announce that five STC communities and the STC staff recently were named winners in APEX 2016, the 28th Annual Awards for Publication Excellence. APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability Read more

May 11

Congratulations to the Student Infographic Competition Winners!

The STC Academic SIG invited STC student members to demonstrate their ability to clarify complex data sets and exercise their creative talents by entering a Student Infographic Competition at the 2016 Summit. This year, the Academic SIG changed its annual poster competition to an infographic competition. The challenge was to present either of two important aspects of the STC Salary Database as an infographic. Two winners were chosen. They will each have their work published in Intercom magazine as well as win a cash prize. The two winners will be highlighted during the Honors Reception. The Student Infographic Committee consisted of Lisa Meloncon (Chair), Phylise Banner, Eva Brumberger, and William Horton.

Apr 21

Sharing Award Recognition

When your community presents a member with an award, you are telling the world about the great contributions of that member. However, the world might not be on your community website or newsletter, and you should be certain the award winner’s employers know about the award. One way to do so is to send a message directly to the awardee’s supervisor. Below we present a template for such purposes, originally written with a Distinguished Chapter Service Award in mind.

Mar 31

A Year of Growth: STC 2015 Year In Review

The Society for Technical Communication is pleased to publish its 2015 Year in Review, highlighting accomplishments, major initiatives, and updates to programming that advance the mission of the STC.

The report reviews accomplishments in the past year and the actions taken by the board, staff, and volunteers to strengthen the Society, both in terms of the value and satisfaction it provides members and its sustainability as a business. The report is intended to give members insight and information about the association they have so generously supported. Included in the report are details on ongoing programming (membership, education, conference, online presence, and publications), highlights on new programs (reopening of CPTC certification), new benefits, and a financial update.