MRID Member of the Year (MOTY)This award is given each year to an MRID member who exemplifies a contribution and commitment not only to MRID but to the field of interpreting and to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind communities we serve. The award recipient has a history of donating his/her time, energy and volunteerism, which supports the growth of our field and benefits the consumers we serve. Nominees must be current members of MRID to be considered. According to MRID'S Policy and Procedure Manual, the candidate must meet the following criteria: To nominate a Member of the Year contact MRID's President at President@mrid.org. Past MOTY recipients 2020 - Megan Bolduc 2019 - Darlene Snelson 2018 - Dee Ramnarine MRID lifetime achievement awardPast Lifetime Achievement recipients 2016 - Jill Hartman MRID Outstanding Organization of the Year AwardThe Outstanding Organization of the Year Award is given to an organization for their extraordinary contributions to the field of interpreting. Recommendations for this award are accepted from the general membership and the MRID Board of Directors chooses the recipient. The MRID standing President presents this award to the organization during the Annual Fall Conference. To nominate an individual or group, contact MRID's President at president@mrid.org. Past Organization recipients 2020 - Keystone Interpreting Solutions 2019 - Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH) 2018 - ASL Interpreting Services MRID President's awardThe President’s award is given to an individual who has assisted and/or supported the President and/or the Board of Directors in various ways during the year. The standing President makes the selection and presents the award during the Annual Fall Conference. Past President's Award Recipients 2020 - Katelyn Wells & Sydney Groven 2019 - Melissa Barg 2018 - Nicole Thornberg 2014 - David Evans 2013 - Melissa Mittelstaedt The Lion Roars Humanitarian AwardIn January of 2004, one of MRID's most dedicated and enthusiastic members, Leo Latz, passed away. At the news of his passing, several MRID members gave contributions to MRID in memory of Leo. With those contributions, the board decided to establish an award in Leo's name. There are two basic requirements for award nominees:
To nominate an individual or group, contact MRID's President at president@mrid.org. Past Lion Roars recipients 2020 - Darlene Zangara 2019 - Jessalyn Akerman-Frank 2016 - Mary Hartnett
2020 - Nic Zapko, Deaf Interpreter In recognition and sincere gratitude for your extraordinary dedication, unrivaled talent, and unsurpassed commitment to provide exceptional Deaf interpreting access for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of HearinG communities in Minnesota. 2019 - John Fechter, MADC President In recognition and gratitude for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to collaboration and partnership with the MADC and MRID. |