Awards

Awards Nomination Deadline: June 30,2007

To Nominate an Individual or Organization for an Award

You must submit:

The essay or letter should provide information regarding the award and why the nominee should be considered for the honor. The letter or essay must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed three (3) pages.

Mail completed awards nomination form and support materials to:

SERID Awards Committee
Vocational Rehabilitation
ATTN: Joyce A. Houck
3150 Harden Drive
Columbia, SC 29202

Award Categories

Nominations should be made for one of the following categories:

Outstanding Deaf/Hard of Hearing Citizen

Presented to a deaf/hard of hearing individual who has exhibited outstanding leadership within the deaf/hard of hearing community.

Distinguished Service Award

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding community leadership, personal achievement, or contributions to deaf/hard of hearing persons.

Outstanding Educator of the Year

Presented to an individual who exemplifies the highest standard of the education profession and who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to educational excellence for the education and welfare of deaf/hard of hearing persons.

William E. Woodrick Case of the Year

Presented in recognition of unique and/or outstanding efforts in the rehabilitation of a deaf/hard of hearing individual in employment. Please follow the outline below:

  1. Identifying Date
  2. Background Information
  3. Identification of Problems
  4. Solution of Problems
  5. Placement
  6. Summary and Justification for Selection of This Case

Please limit this recommendation to no more than six (6) typed, double-spaced pages.

Attach the Consent Form for Release of Information as a cover sheet.

Outstanding Interpreter

Presented to an interpreter in recognition of outstanding service to the deaf/hard of hearing community for higher efforts in making communication more accessible and increasing awareness of the need for better communication.

Employer of the Year

Presented to an employer in recognition of outstanding efforts in recruiting and hiring persons who are deaf/hard of hearing.