Awards & Achievements
Look at all of the awards earned by STC Southwestern Ontario, and our chapter members!
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Distinguished Chapter Service Award |
Fanshawe College Technical Writing Award |
Fellows
The rank of fellow is conferred only upon associate fellows who have attained such eminence in the field of technical communication that the board, by a two-thirds vote of all members, deems them worthy of being singled out as one of the select few who have distinguished the Society and the profession.
Associate fellows may not apply for the rank of fellow; a committee of fellows must nominate them.
| Year | Recipient | Dedication |
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2004 |
Leanne Logan |
A former chapter president and now Program Manager with the Mid-South Chapter in Memphis, Tennessee, Leanne was a member of our chapter for 11 years. She was honoured as an Associate Fellow in 2003 for years of service to our chapter as:
An extremely short list of chapter accomplishments under her leadership includes gains in membership and recognition by the Society with a Chapter Pacesetter Award. |
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Associate Fellows
The rank of associate fellow is conferred only upon a senior member who has attained distinction in the field of technical communication. A senior member may be elected as associate fellow if the member has been:
- active in the field of technical communication for at least fifteen years
- a member of the Society for at least 10 years
- responsible for important work in the field of technical communication
- done notable original work that has contributed to the advancement of technical communication
- made a significant contribution to the Society
The senior member is nominated by the chapter and the rank of Associate Fellow is conferred by a two-thirds vote of the Society's board.
| Year | Recipient | Dedication |
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2004 |
Deb Maskens |
A former chapter president has been honoured as an Associate Fellow. Deb was a member of our chapter for 13 years. During that time she was Program Manager twice, Nominating Committee member, President, and Past President. Along with Greg Cento, Deb helped develop the Technical Writing Program at Fanshawe College in London where she also taught classes and helped to kick-start the London Student Chapter. Deb was also instrumental in fundraising for the Digital Arts Communication program at the University of Waterloo. Our chapter was an enthusiastic supporter of the campaign. |
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2002 |
Leanne Logan |
"For continuous and outstanding contributions to STC locally and internationally, and for outstanding service in both teaching and promoting the profession of technical communications." |
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1996 |
Celia Clark |
"For consistent leadership in advancing the quality of technical training and oral communication and for mentoring newcomers in the profession" |
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Jack McFadden |
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Distinguished Chapter Service Award
This award acknowledges the work of those chapter members who repeatedly provide exemplary service to the Society through their chapter activities. All chapter members are eligible for this award, with the exception of current voting members of the chapter executive council. When nominating a member, the chapter considers length of chapter membership, consistency of service over the time of chapter membership, and variety of service.
| Year | Recipient | Dedication |
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2007 |
Nancy Halverson |
"For your enthusiasm and commitment to the Southwestern Ontario Chapter and the STC, even while on the other side of the pond." |
2007 |
Opal Gamble |
"For consistently going above and beyond the call of council duties, and supporting the Southwestern Ontario chapter with your keen initiatives and infectious energy." |
2006 |
Sherry McMenemy |
"In recognition of your outstanding dedication to the Southwestern Ontario Chapter and your strong commitment to the technical communication profession." |
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2005 |
Robin Dube |
"In recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions and commitment to the Southwestern Ontario chapter." |
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2004 |
Lynda Baxter |
"For your outstanding dedication to the Southwestern Ontario chapter as president, program manager, education manager, nomination manager, and hospitality manager, and for your enthusiastic participation in chapter activities over the years." |
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2003 |
Patrick Hofmann |
"In recognition of your outstanding contributions to the chapter as Co-Editor of award-winning issues of The Quill, as Webmaster of the first chapter website, and for your continuing support of the chapter." |
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2003 |
Pamela Sittler |
"In recognition of your dedication to the professional development of members as Community Service, Volunteer, and Education Manager, and for your contributions to the Program, Education, and High School Writing Competition committees." |
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2002 |
Catherine Schryer |
"For your service to the Southwestern Ontario chapter as Education Manager, your promotion of the STC and the technical communication profession, and your significant contribution to the success of the chapter competition." |
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2002 |
Deb Maskens |
"For your outstanding service to the Southwestern Ontario chapter as Program Manager and President, your promotion of the STC to colleagues, and your development of educational opportunities for future technical communicators." |
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2001 |
Ted Edwins |
"For your unfailing willingness to initiate and wholeheartedly support innovative and successful Southwestern Ontario chapter activities--especially in the competition, education, and program portfolios." |
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2001 |
Brian Gamble |
"For your dedicated efforts as treasurer to balance the books, strengthen our financial base, and further the Southwestern Ontario Chapter." |
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2000 |
Catherine McNair |
"In recognition and appreciation of your numerous contributions and steadfast commitment to the Southwestern Ontario chapter." |
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1999 |
Holly Curtis |
"For her continued support and mentorship of new members, and for her dedication to the Southwestern Ontario chapter and the STC as a whole." |
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1999 |
Al Daigen |
"For your instrumental involvement in the early days of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter and the STC as a whole." |
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1998 |
Leanne Logan |
"For your outstanding leadership of the Southwestern Ontario chapter--for enthusiasm,dedication, and boundless energy to promote the chapter and the profession." |
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1997 |
Celia Clark |
"For consistent leadership in advancing the quality of technical training and oral communication and for mentoring newcomers in the profession." |
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1996 |
Kathryn McLean |
"For outstanding contributions to the competitions on behalf of the Southwestern Ontario chapter." |
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Distinguished Service Award for Students
Initiated by the Society in 2005, this award acknowledges the exemplary dedication of our chapter's student members. All chapter members with a student membership are eligible for this award.
| Year | Recipient | Dedication |
|---|---|---|
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2005 |
Sarah Beth Doner |
"In recognition of your dedication, unfailing enthusiasm, and commitment to the Southwestern Ontario chapter." |
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The Quill
Every year the Society conducts an International Newsletter Competition. The
competition is divided into chapters with similar membership sizes. The following
awards have been won by the Quill, the newsletter of the Southwestern Ontario
chapter.
| Year | Award | Recipients |
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2005 |
Best of Show, Distinguished, and Most Improved (chapters with 151-300 members) |
Debbie Kerr, Editor; Margie Yundt, Copy Editor; Opal Gamble, Technical and Layout Advisor; Martin Eisenloeffel, Illustrator |
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2004 |
Merit (chapters with 151-300 members) |
Debbie Kerr, Editor; Margie Yundt, Copy Editor; Opal Gamble, Technical and Layout Advisor |
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2001 |
Excellence (chapters with 151-300 members) |
Karen Hess, Editor; Deborah Gardiner, Copyeditor |
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1997 |
Distinguished (chapters with 75 or fewer members) |
Lisa Bater and Patrick Hofmann, Co-Editors |
1996 |
Distinguished (chapters with 75 or fewer members) and Best of Show |
Lisa Bater and Patrick Hofmann, Co-Editors |
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Chapter Achievement Award
The chapter achievement award program recognizes chapters for exceptional accomplishments in meeting STC goals. The awards not only acknowledge that the obligations of a properly functioning chapter have been met, but that the winning chapters have performed well beyond expectations.
The award recognizes, in a visible and meaningful manner, chapters that demonstrate outstanding, innovative, and sustained performance in advancing the goals of the Society.
| Year | Dedication |
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2000 |
In recognition of its continuing work to promote the growth of its members, the technical communication profession, and the benefits of STC. |
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Chapter Pacesetter Award
The Chapter Pacesetter Award recognizes chapters for outstandingly
innovative and successful activities. Unlike the Chapter Achievement
Award, which recognizes chapters for exceptional strength across
many activity types, the Pacesetter Award is designed as a one-time
celebration of excellence in the specific activity for which the chapter
is nominated.
| Year | Dedication |
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2003 |
For developing a valued community and synergy between STC's Southwestern Ontario chapter, STC's London Ontario student chapter, Fanshawe College, and the University of Waterloo. |
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2002 |
Co-winner with the Toronto chapter "In recognition of outstanding efforts made to continually improve the joint Technical Publications and Online competitions." |
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1999 |
For outstanding programs and growth in 1999. |
1996 |
In recognition of many accomplishments that were internationally outstanding and innovative. |
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Heidi Thiessen Memorial Award
This award is presented to students in their 3rd or 4th year of full time study at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University. A panel of judges selects a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner for the award after evaluating an entrance essay, writing samples, and academic standing. In 2000, this award was renamed in memory of Heidi Thiessen, a late member of our chapter who actively mentored many students and young writers in the area.
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| Year | Recipients |
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2007 |
Jonathan Musser (1st Place), Mark Parris (2nd Place), Faisal Naqib (3rd Place) |
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2006 |
Jason Tsang (1st Place), Meredith Webster (2nd Place) |
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2005 |
Alex Perel (1st Place), Vikram Aggarwal (2nd Place), Kim Waalderbos (3rd Place) |
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2004 |
John Brawley (1st Place), Jeremy Lee (2nd Place), Jenna Olmstead (3rd Place) |
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2003 |
Joanna Duong (1st Place), Patrick Murtha (2nd Place), Diane Russell (3rd Place) |
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2002 |
Amy Fuller (1st Place), Theresa Cook (2nd Place), Anthony Cacciacarro (3rd Place) |
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2001 |
Ruth Allen (1st Place), Michael Leahy (2nd Place) |
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2000 |
Simona Novak (1st Place), Andrea Brown (2nd Place) |
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1999 |
Elizabeth Monier-Williams (1st Place), Heather Clements (2nd Place) |
1998 |
Nicole Faber (1st Place), Heather Clements (2nd Place) |
Enter our student writing contest to win cash and free memberships [more]
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Fanshawe College Technical Writing Award
This award is given to the student with the highest average in the Post-Secondary
Technical Writing Certificate program at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario.
| Year | Recipient |
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2004 |
Linda Longman and John Morland |
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2003 |
Brian Shaw |
2002 |
Gail Major |
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Company Recognition Award
Given to a local company that supports the activities of the chapter through
sponsorship of employee membership, employee attendance at conferences and workshops,
donations of door prizes, amongst other things.
| Year | Recipient |
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2006 |
The PEER Group Inc., Kitchener, Ontario |
2005 |
CheckFree iSolutions, Waterloo, Ontario |
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2004 |
The PEER Group Inc., Kitchener, Ontario |
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2002 |
Campana Systems Inc., Waterloo, Ontario |
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2000 |
Quarry Intergrated Communications, Kitchener, Ontario |
NCR, Waterloo, Ontario |
Do you know a company who has shown support for our local chapter? If so, complete the nomination form. The deadline for submissions is in early February, so take the time now to think about what company would get your vote. [more]
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Jack McFadden Distinguished Canadian Leadership Award
| Year | Recipient | Dedication |
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1999 |
Jack McFadden |
For pioneering efforts to increase awareness of technical communication in Canada, for groundbreaking intiatives to promote the education of technical communicators in Canada, for founding the Southwestern Ontario Chapter of STC, and for guiding and supporting the careers of so many of us, the Southwestern Ontario Chapter hereby awards Jack McFadden the Jack McFadden Distinguished Canadian Leadership Award, with much love and respect. |
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High School Writing Competition Award
Given to the winner of the high school writing competition.
| Year | Recipients |
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1999 |
Jonah Humphrey, Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School, London, Ontario (1st prize) |
1998 |
Lisa Luke, Grand River Collegiate, Kitchener, Ontario |
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