Wanted: TAD Award Nominations

Posted in: 2009 TAD Conference: San Antonio by TAD Administration on February 23, 2009 | 0 Comments

Call for TAD Nominations for Awards

Past TAD conferences have always included awards and recognition ceremonies. The tradition will continue at the upcoming conference in San Antonio on Saturday night on June 13. Chris Hamilton of Austin is the chairperson and you may email him your nominations at chris.hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us. Here is the primary list of awards with a brief criterion for each:

Education Award: This teacher, administrator or educator from the regional day school programs and TSD may qualify for this special award. This person must inspire her or his students, staff and parents as a good role model. The nominee must truly be dedicated, innovative and professional. 2007 winners were Rakia Musa of Laredo and Laura Kowalik of San Antonio.

Volunteer Award: This TAD member is a true volunteer in every sense of the word. His or her dedication is very conspicuous to the board and other TAD members. Unselfish hours are spent on behalf of TAD and the Texas Deaf Community. 2007 winner was Fred Newberry of Austin.

Distinguished Service Award: For a TAD member who has done vital work for the association by volunteering substantial time for the Deaf Community for many years. 2007 winner was Kathy Walters of Rockwall.

TAD/NAD Golden Hand Award: This person has served the Texas Deaf Community for many unselfish years as a true volunteer and many lives have improved because of her or his contributions in Texas. 2007 winner was Grant Laird, Jr.

Hendricks Arnold Award: For an outstanding African-American and Deaf person who contributed significantly to his culture, community, and work place. Last two winners were Larry Smith of Austin and Dr. Glenn Anderson of Arkansas.

Senator Gonzales Barrientos Award: For an outstanding Hispanic and Deaf person who has done substantial social and advocacy work for his culture, community and work place. Last two winners were Rogelio Fernandez of Austin and Alma Bebee of El Paso.

Deadline for the nominations is May 25, 2009 before 5:00 PM. Once again, please send your nominations via e-mail to Chris.Hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us. His awards/recognition committee is made up of Danny Lacey, Mike and Karyl Ann Hummel.