Awards
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 2024 - Jenee Petri-Swanson 2023 - Nic Zapko 2022 - Sydney Groven 2021 - Michelle Remer 2020 - Megan Bolduc 2019 - Darlene Snelson 2018 - Dee Ramnarine 1990 - Richard Laurion 1989 - Nanci Niedermayer Yanes 1986 - Rubin Latz
MRID lifetime achievement awardThis award is given in recognition of an MRID member who has made a significant and lasting impact on the field and practice of interpreting through their professional accomplishments, served the profession over an extended period of time, and has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues. Past Lifetime Achievement recipients 2024 - Nancy Evelyn 2023 - Marty Barnum 2022 - Pam Wellumson, Albert Walla 2021 - Richard Laurion 2016 - Jill Hartman 1992 - Leo Latz
MRID Organization of the Year AwardThe 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 2024 - Indigenous Interpreters Organization 2023 - Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community (MDMC) 2022 - ThinkSelf 2021 - Deaf Equity 2020 - Keystone Interpreting Solutions (KIS) 2019 - Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH) 2018 - ASL Interpreting Services, Inc. (ASLIS) 2010 - Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) 2009 - University of Minnesota Disability Resource Center 2008 - ASL Interpreting Services, Inc. (ASLIS)
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 2024 - Gilda Houck-Markovits 2023 - Dee Ramnarine 2022 - Krista Anderson 2021 - Nic Zapko 2020 - Katelyn Wells & Sydney Groven 2019 - Melissa Barg 2018 - Nicole Thornberg 2014 - David Evans 2013 - Melissa Mittelstaedt 2010 - Sarah Mansager 2009 - Natalie Stanley 2008 - Paula Leahy-Schmidt 2007 - Natalie Stanley & Lynn Joa Wander 2006 - Lynn Joa Wander 2005 - Katie Peterson & Laura Wilbur
2004 - Carole Virnig
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