Awards

SOUTH CAROLINA
Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Past Award Recipients

Awards of the Association

One of the most positive things our Association can do is to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of our peers. Annually SCSHA honors both members and non-members for their outstanding achievements and service to the fields of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. The presentation of an award or honor upon one of our colleagues is indeed an affirmation of the significant contributions they have made to our profession.

The following honors and awards are given to outstanding colleagues within our profession:

	Honors of the Association
	Louis M. DiCarlo Award
	Frank R. Kleffner Clinical Career Award
	The SCSHA Friend Award
	The Speech-Language-Hearing Professional/Program of the Year Award
	Jennifer Mungo Student of the Year Award
	Ambassador

Criteria For All Nominations
Typed nominations should be sent to the Special Recognition Committee for eligibility consideration. Approval will be conferred by two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Nominees for any recognition will be notified if they are the recipient of an award or honor. Awards will be presented at the annual SCSHA Convention.

	Nominators must be a current SCSHA member
	Please note that for some awards, the recipient must be a current SCSHA member

All nominations must be accompanied by:

	One typed letter of nomination which clearly states the reasons for the nominee’s eligibility includes a summary of the nominee’s professional activities, and the signatures, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) SCSHA members making the nomination.
	The nominee's vita is only requested in the case of the Kleffner Award but may be requested of other nominees later in the nomination process.

Questions

If you have questions on the nomination process, contact Elaine Sanders-Jackson, Recognition Chair, esjcccslp@aol.com

Mail all nominations to:
Elaine Sanders-Jackson

279 Woodberry Drive

Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax: 803-535-1610

Deadline for nominations is November 1. Nominations must be received by November 1, Be sure to permit adequate time for mailing service.

Honors of the Association
The recipient of this award is recognized for distinguished contributions to the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association and/or significant contributions to the fields of the speech-language pathology and/or audiology. This is the highest recognition SCSHA can award to an individual.

In addition to the Criteria listed above:

The individual

	must be a member of the South Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association
	will be eligible for consideration if she/he has made a significant contribution to at least two (2) or more of the following criteria categories:

The Association itself, through active participation on committees, held office, or through active participation in the Association conferences.

The profession itself at the local, state, or national level.

Other association affiliations not directly associated with SCSHA or the profession (such as AAMD, CEC, etc.).

Louis M. DeCarlo Award For Outstanding Clinical Achievement
The recipient of this award is recognized for advancement of knowledge in clinical practices as evidenced by the significant recent accomplishment or a lifetime of accomplishments in the advancement of clinical services in speech-language pathology and/or audiology.

In addition to the Criteria listed above:

The individual:

must be a member of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association

nominees are not limited to any particular type of clinical achievement or activity. Some eligible activities for which an individual would be eligible might include (for example purposes only): outstanding achievement with single clients or groups of clients, exceptional clinical service programming or program development, significant achievement in a state or local organization or government agency or activity, clinical teaching, research, or administration.

Nomination must include:

	Identification and description of the outstanding clinical achievement. Nomination documents should include information on when and where the specific achievements took place.
	Description of the significance of the achievement.
	Explanation of how the nominee’s actions have advanced knowledge in the area of clinical practices.
	Explanation of the nominee’s role in the achievement.

Frank R. Kleffner Clinical Career Award

The recipient of this award is recognized for outstanding contributions to clinical science and practice in communication science and disorders OVER A TWENTY YEAR OR LONGER PERIOD. The contributions may have been in clinical service, supervision or administration of clinical service, clinical research or any other activity which has promoted excellence in clinical service.

In addition to the Criteria listed above:

The individual

must be a member of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association, however, need not be a member of ASHA, but should exemplify the ideals of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its advocacy for effective human communication.

Will be considered with:

	Summary of nominee’s education and career.
	Description of nominee’s specific contributions
	Submission of nominee’s vitae is necessary at point of nomination.

SCSHA Friend Award
The recipient(s) of this award is recognized for distinguished contributions to speech language and or hearing. Nominees may include individuals, groups, institution or organizations.

In addition to the Criteria listed above:

A group or individual will be considered eligible based on at least three (3) or more of the following criteria:

	A significant contribution to the profession on a local, state or national level.
	A significant contribution to SCSHA as a member.
	Worked for at least (5) years in the profession or related area.
	Made an impact on the public in the area of treatment and prevention.

Speech-Language-Hearing Professional/Program of the Year Award
The recipient of this award is recognized for outstanding and unique service in their respective work setting. Nominees may include any individuals or program deserving of state wide recognition.

In addition to the Criteria listed above:

The individual

must be a member of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association. If a program is nominated, at least one member of the group must be a SCSHA member.

Each letter with 3 signatures must contain the following information and assure the following criteria are met:

	Program Name/Title
	Speech-Language Pathologist(s), Speech-Language Clinician(s), and/or Audiologist(s) affiliated with the program being nominated. At least one nominee must be members of SCSHA.
	School District/School Name, Phone Number and Address
	Brief Description of the Program
	List at least five (5) qualities which you feel make this program exceptional and unique (please be specific).
	Supervisor(s)/Administrator(s) responsible for the program.

Jennifer Mungo Student of the Year Award
The nominee must be a full-time student enrolled in a baccalaureate, masters, or Ph.D program in speech-language pathology or audiology in South Carolina. Nomination consists of a letter, signed by a SCSHA member, stating the reasons this student has been an asset to one or more of the following: their program of study, clinical practicum, extracurricular activities, and/or service to the state and/or national organizations.

Ambassador
SCHSA Ambassador is to be an individual who could represent the communicatively handicapped persons you serve.

Keep in mind that the SCSHA Ambassador will be presented to the SCSHA members at the Annual Convention. Furthermore, the recipient’s photo will appear in the program distributed at the convention, and a press release will be made available for the recipient’s local newspaper. The Governor’s office will be contacted to schedule a photo session for “May is Better Speech and Hearing Month” Proclamation. (Please remember the appointment is at the Governor’s discretion for approval. Other than SCSHA Board Members, those attending will be restricted to: the recipient, Parent or Guardian, and the person making the nomination)

Nominations should include:

	Recipient’s Name and Date of Birth
	Nominator’s Address, Phone, and Email
	Brief Description and History of Communicative Disorder
	Statement why you feel this person would exemplify those who have communicative disorders
	Current Photo of Recipient

Deadline for Ambassador nominations is November 1. Nominations must be received by November 1, Be sure to permit adequate time for mailing service.

Mail Nominations for Ambassador to:
Regina Lemmon
102 Malibu Street

Summerville, SC 29483

Send Recognition Award nominations to:
Elaine Sanders-Jackson

279 Woodberry Drive

Orangeburg, SC 29115

Fax: 803-535-1610

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