Society for Technical Communication

Atlanta
Name of Awardee: Dirk Bender
Citation: For your contributions to the Atlanta chapter council, to our competitions, and especially to the success of our yearly Currents conferences.

Atlanta
Name of Awardee: Roger Siegel
Citation: For your sustained leadership contributions and your unswerving dedication to the success of the Atlanta chapter and promotion of the field of technical communication.

Berkeley
Name of Awardee: Kathryn Munn
Citation: In recognition of your outstanding leadership and contributions to the Berkeley chapter.

Boston
Name of Awardee: Karen Giventer
Citation: For your enthusiasm and wide-ranging, highly results-oriented contributions to the Boston chapter’s SIGs, programs, and newsletter.

Boston
Name of Awardee: Patty Morin
Citation: For your active contributions and forward-thinking leadership of the combined Boston and Northern New England competitions.

Boston
Name of Awardee: Virginia Adams
Citation: For your exemplary leadership in helping recruit and integrate new members into the Boston chapter.

Carolina
Name of Awardee: Meredith Kinder
Citation: For your outstanding leadership in the Carolina chapter—for your inspiration, enthusiasm, and dedication.

Carolina
Name of Awardee: Cindy Richardson-Decker
Citation: For your exemplary effort to bring value to the Carolina chapter membership and for your innovative ideas, sound advice, and contributions to the success of our chapter.

East Bay
Name of Awardee: T. R. Girill
Citation: For sustained contributions to the East Bay chapter, especially for your innovative efforts to help the next generations understand the importance and the possibilities of the Technical Communication profession.

East Tennessee
Name of Awardee: Tim Hammon
Citation: For your unfailing leadership, dedication to our traditions, and continuing contributions to the future success of the East Tennessee chapter.

Eastern Ontario
Name of Awardee: Rick Lorenz
Citation: For your unfailing support, enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership in implementing Eastern Ontario chapter activities.

Houston
Name of Awardee: Ann Jennings
Citation: For your dedication to the promotion of professional writing skills and education among students, fellow professionals, and the Houston community.

Lone Star
Name of Awardee: Paul Holland
Citation: For your unfailing willingness to initiate and wholeheartedly support innovative and successful Lone Star community activities.

Lone Star
Name of Awardee: Jackie Damrau
Citation: For your infinite contributions to the Lone Star Community, for organizing the 2006 Region 5 Conference, and for your wisdom, experience, hard work, and dedication for our field and to STC.

Lone Star
Name of Awardee: Jeanne Foster
Citation: For outstanding contributions as Region 5 Conference Registration Manager and LSC Hospitality Manager, and for your continuing dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm.

Los Angeles
Name of Awardee: Melissa Stoller
Citation: For recognition of your contributions to Los Angeles chapter’s financial accountability, particularly for taking us into the Electronic Age, and for your generosity in opening your home for our council meetings.

Mid-Valley
Name of Awardee: Scott Logan
Citation: In recognition of your exemplary leadership of the Mid-Valley chapter and your continuing contributions to chapter activities.

NorthBay
Name of Awardee: Rolfe Dlugy-Hegwer
Citation: In recognition of your years of nurturing support and enthusiastic leadership in STC’s NorthBay chapter.

Northeast Ohio
Name of Awardee: Lori J. Klepfer
Citation: Through your continuous, long-term service to the Northeast Ohio chapter, through sharing your knowledge of technical communication in the community and chapter, dedicating your time to the chapter through committee involvement, and leading the way in mentoring and education.

Northeast Ohio
Name of Awardee: Jeanette Evans
Citation: For your continuous, long-term service to the Northeast Ohio chapter through your volunteer efforts, encouragement, and mentoring.

Philadelphia Metro
Name of Awardee: Prescott S. Williams
Citation: For your unfailing willingness to initiate and wholeheartedly support innovative and successful Philadelphia Metro chapter activities.

Philadelphia Metro
Name of Awardee: Michael V. Sharp
Citation: For outstanding leadership of the Philadelphia Metro chapter—for inspiration, enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication.

Phoenix
Name of Awardee: Linda Glass Shacklock
Citation: For sustained contributions and leadership to the Phoenix Chapter—for your commitment to quality; outstanding organizational skills; clear, concise thinking; and overall dedication to the many areas in which you have served the chapter.

Pittsburgh
Name of Awardee: Alan Houser
Citation: For outstanding, sustained, and selfless contributions to the Pittsburgh chapter.

Rocky Mountain
Name of Awardee: Anne C. Halsey
Citation: For sustained contributions to the Rocky Mountain chapter through your efforts as webmaster, jobs manager, e-mail list moderator, mentor, and competition judge.

San Francisco
Name of Awardee: Larry Pastori
Citation: In recognition of your leadership and dedicated service to the San Francisco chapter and its members.

San Gabriel Valley
Name of Awardee: Kathy Broman
Citation: For outstanding contribution to the San Gabriel Valley chapter, as President and in many roles over many years.

Silicon Valley
Name of Awardee: Colleen Doherty
Citation: In recognition of your outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication in serving the Silicon Valley Chapter as Reservations Manager and Program and Special Events Manager.

Silicon Valley
Name of Awardee: Jeff Beeler
Citation: In recognition of your exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication to the Silicon Valley chapter as Manager of the Consultants and Independent Contractors SIG.

Silicon Valley
Name of Awardee: Andrew Davis
Citation: In recognition of your sustained contributions to the Silicon Valley Chapter—for your wisdom, experience, and sound advice to members, as well as your encouragement and support as a mentor in our profession.

Silicon Valley
Name of Awardee: Mimi Wessling
Citation: In recognition of your exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovative support of the Silicon Valley Chapter as Manager of the Medical, Science, and Biotechnology Writers SIG.

Silicon Valley
Name of Awardee: Anne Wilson
Citation: In recognition of your many years of outstanding contributions, service, and dedication to the Silicon Valley chapter as Regional Activities Manager and as Newsletter Editor.

Southeastern Michigan
Name of Awardee: Deborah Stacy
Citation: In recognition of your valued contributions to the STC Southeastern Michigan Chapter.

Southeastern Michigan
Name of Awardee: Kathleen Belanger
Citation: In recognition of your valued contributions to the STC Southeastern Michigan Chapter.

Southern Arizona
Name of Awardee: Pat Markey
Citation: For consistently good service, sustained excellence in leadership, and numerous contributions to the Southern Arizona (SAZ) community.

Southwestern Ontario
Name of Awardee: Opal Gamble
Citation: For consistently going above and beyond the call of council duties, and for supporting the Southwestern Ontario chapter with your keen initiatives and infectious energy.

Southwestern Ontario
Name of Awardee: Nancy Halverson
Citation: For your infectious enthusiasm and long-term commitment to the Southwestern Ontario chapter and STC, even while on the other side of the pond.

Washington, D.C.
Name of Awardee: Katharyn L. Bine
Citation: For outstanding leadership of the Washington, DC chapter—for inspiration, enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication.