STC recognizes communities and members for their outstanding contributions to the technical communications profession.
The North Texas Lone Star Chapter attributes much of its success to its many dedicated volunteers. Society and community level honors recognize NTLSC members’ outstanding contributions to the Society, the North Texas Lone Star Chapter, and the advancement of the technical communication profession.
Community Awards
STC Community Public Relations Competition
The public relations competition recognizes the effectiveness of communities and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in sustained or special-event public relations efforts. Good public relations programs enhance the image of STC and our profession in the view of employers and the general public. The contributors accurately and professionally communicated their mission and activities to their target audiences.
STC Newsletter Award
Newsletters play an integral role in communicating news and information between STC communities and SIGs and their members. These newsletters also help both members and nonmembers develop an interest in Society goals and activities at both the community and Society levels. The STC newsletter competition honors community and SIG newsletter producers who strive to achieve these goals.
Community Pacesetter Award
The Community Pacesetter Award recognizes communities for outstandingly innovative and successful activities. Unlike the Community Achievement Award, which recognizes a community for exceptional strength across many activity types, the Community Pacesetter Award is designed to celebrate excellence in a specific activity or event. The Lone Star Community received this award in 1998.
Community Achievement Award
The Community Achievement Award recognizes a community’s outstanding accomplishments toward the goals of STC. This award is presented only to communities that have distinguished themselves by exceeding ordinary expectations.
The Lone Star Community received this award in:
- 2022 – Pacesetter
- 2022 – Gold Community
- 2021 – Pacesetter
- 2021 – Silver Community
- 2020 – Platinum Community
- 2020 – Most Improved Community
- 2008 – Distinguished
- 2007 – Distinguished
- 2006 – Distinguished
- 2005 – Merit
- 2004 – Distinguished
- 2003 – Distinguished
Individual Awards
NTLSC Chapter Members Honored as STC Associate Fellow Members
STC recognizes and honors deserving senior members by conferring upon them the rank of Associate Fellow. Those selected are exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a consistent pattern of meaningful contributions to the Society and to the profession over a period of years.
NTLSC Chapter Members Honored as STC Fellow Members
The highest rank that the Society can confer upon a member is that of Fellow. Those who become Fellows are Associate Fellows who have attained such eminence in the art and science of technical communication that they are deemed worthy of being designated among the select few whose service has distinguished both the Society and the profession.
Competitions
The STC sponsors international competitions through which technical communicators have the opportunity to receive recognition for their work. To learn more about the International Summit Awards, click this link to see the STC website.
Distinguished Community Service Award
The Distinguished Community Service Award (DCSA) acknowledges the work of community members who provide exemplary service to the Society through their dedication to the community and its activities. Recipients are selected by the length of community membership, consistency of service over time of community membership, and the variety of service over time of community membership to STC.
Past Recipients
2022
Agnes Mends-Crentsil
For serving the North Texas Lone Star chapter in various leadership and committee positions with acts of service to evolve and grow the chapter through mentoring, membership campaigns, continuous improvement, and general advisory and counsel, we sincerely thank you for your devotion to our chapter.
BALA Awards
The Binion Amerson Leadership Award (BALA) recognizes enthusiastic dedication, willingness to accept challenging goals, and inspiring leadership in service to the Lone Star Community. NTLSC members may nominate a community member through a written description of his or her achievements relative to the Award criteria, after which a panel of judges will identify the BALA recipient. Read more about Binion Amerson, the inspiration for this award.
Award Criteria
Nominees must be Lone Star Community members and should demonstrate qualifications in the following areas:
- Displays enthusiasm for any organizational activity, large or small.
- Seeks difficult challenges, even extending the goals, to deliver excellence for LSC membership.
- Inspires others to participate and excel in LSC activities.
- Enhances the reputation of LSC as a leader in both the Society and the technical communication profession.
Past Recipients
2021
Jennifer Schledorn
In recognition of her selfless dedication and commitment to service as secretary for the North Texas Lone Star STC chapter for five consecutive years. Jennifer’s devotion in serving in the role of secretary, manager of CAA, and her keen interest in chapter affairs to consistantly grow the chapter has made her an integral chapter member. This award is to recognize and honor Jennifer’s service and dedication.
2020
Beth Allphin
In recognition of your tireless and dedicated service as the North Texas Lone Star STC Chapter treasurer for three consecutive years. Your promptness, attention to detail, and willingness to serve in many other roles – CAA, vendor relations, hostess, newsletter contributor, and mentor has made you an integral chapter member. Your pleasant spirit and calm demeanor made you the perfect candidate for welcoming many chapter members. This award is to recognize and honor your service and dedication.
Esther Asham
In recognition of your service to the chapter as President. You stepped up at short notice and took over the responsibilities with the biggest smile. You came up with the idea for a Mentorship Program, which has had a fantastic effect for good for the Chapter. You steered the Chapter through a challenging year with stoic and calm. This award is to recognize and appreciate your service and dedication.
2019
Lacey Corbin
For your decisive leadership as President of our chapter in 2019; for your foresight in planning informative and relevant webinars and live meetings; for your creative ideas for social events to help increase participation and new membership; and for your focused and dedicated commitment to the North Texas Lone Star Chapter.
Zohra Mutabanna
For your consistent leadership in driving 2019 social media campaigns for our North Texas Lone Star Chapter; for finding innovative ways to distribute and share chapter content; and for your faithful loyalty to our “tribe.”
Celeste Graeff
For innovation in expanding the chapter’s resources to benefit remote members; for improving internal chapter communication with online systems; for years of coordinating the website and newsletter communications; and for your steadfast commitment to the North Texas Lone Star Chapter.
2018
Agnes Mends-Crentsil
For your conscientious and committed leadership in 2018. For your diligence in researching speakers and topics so our chapter could offer a variety of informative programs throughout the year. For encouraging our chapter to participate in community and charitable volunteering. For expanding the STC presence with college campus outreach. For elevating the North Texas Lone Star Chapter reputation by ensuring our accomplishments were submitted and recognized.
Zohra Mutabanna
For your dedication and support to the North Texas Lone Star chapter (NTLSC) and for volunteering as a researcher to offer insights into various topics – technology, website, and social media. For your deep commitment and service to NTLSC in the critical role of treasurer from 2016-2017.
Victoria McCrady
For your commitment to the North Texas Lone Star chapter (NTLSC) and for sustaining a connection with the chapter and the students at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). For running a successful writing contest and bringing awareness to NTLSC. For your willingness to present on cutting edge topics at Live events, and your continuous contributions and investment in our community. For always ‘doing the thing’.
2017
Bob Want
For serving the North Texas Lone Star Chapter as Competition Judge for 2013, Chapter Secretary for 2014-2015, and Chapter President for 2016-2017 and for consistent dedication, mentoring activities, and for efforts to grow and evolve the Chapter and continue its legacy of excellence over the past five years.
Beth Bailey
For being both a leader and a mentor extraordinaire and consistently exemplifying dedication, service, and enthusiasm to the Society of Technical Communication at the Lone Star Community, regional, and international levels and to the technical communication profession over the past 25 years.
2016
Mike Hiatt
For being an invaluable member of the Chapter Board for over two decades, redefining the roles of Treasurer and Parliamentarian for all who followed him, answering any call for assistance, and serving with unwavering honor and integrity.
Paula Robertson
For continuous leadership by example with the highest possible standards in the field of editing and serving with dedication and distinction to STC at the Lone Star Community, Regional, and international levels and the technical communication profession over the last 16 years.
2015
Alice Leal
For continuous and sustained exemplary leadership of the Lone Star Chapter and the LSC Admin Council, incredible judgement in selecting, fostering, and promoting excellent community programs, always pressing forward in the face of any difficulties, and service to the Society and the Technical Communication profession for over 12 years.
Darice Lang
For leading the Lone Star Chapter through tough times resulting in finding new members to propel the Chapter to new perspectives, always being willing to help and mentor, serving as a true RoboHelp SME, and contributing at the community, regional, and international STC levels for over 30 years.
2011
Paul Holland
For your consistent service, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Lone Star Community and the Society over the past several years.
2010
Mel Haughton
For consistently exemplifying the highest standards of leadership, service, and dedication to the Lone Star Community, the Society, and the Technical Communication profession.
2009
Kathryn Poe
For consistently leading by example, taking on major tasks with a smile, and contributing at the community, regional, and international STC levels over many years.
2008
Dale Erickson
In recognition of your exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to the Lone Star Community, the Society, and the Technical Communication profession.
2007
Jackie Damrau
For consistently exemplifying the highest standards of leadership, service, and dedication to the Lone Star Community, the Society, and the Technical Communication profession.
2006
Binion Amerson
For being the brightest star in Lone Star’s history and for your undaunted enthusiasm, your visionary leadership, and your inspiration for excellence.