Call for TAD Nominations for Awards<\/p>\n
Past TAD conferences have always included awards and recognition
\nceremonies. The tradition will continue at the upcoming conference in
\nSan Antonio on Saturday night on June 13. Chris Hamilton of Austin is
\nthe chairperson and you may email him your nominations at
\nchris.hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us. Here is the primary list of awards
\nwith a brief criterion for each:<\/p>\n
Education Award: This teacher, administrator or educator from the
\nregional day school programs and TSD may qualify for this special
\naward. This person must inspire her or his students, staff and parents
\nas a good role model. The nominee must truly be dedicated, innovative
\nand professional. 2007 winners were Rakia Musa of Laredo and Laura
\nKowalik of San Antonio.<\/p>\n
Volunteer Award: This TAD member is a true volunteer in every sense
\nof the word. His or her dedication is very conspicuous to the board
\nand other TAD members. Unselfish hours are spent on behalf of TAD and
\nthe Texas Deaf Community. 2007 winner was Fred Newberry of Austin.<\/p>\n
Distinguished Service Award: For a TAD member who has done vital work
\nfor the association by volunteering substantial time for the Deaf
\nCommunity for many years. 2007 winner was Kathy Walters of Rockwall.<\/p>\n
TAD\/NAD Golden Hand Award: This person has served the Texas Deaf
\nCommunity for many unselfish years as a true volunteer and many lives
\nhave improved because of her or his contributions in Texas. 2007
\nwinner was Grant Laird, Jr.<\/p>\n
Hendricks Arnold Award: For an outstanding African-American and Deaf
\nperson who contributed significantly to his culture, community, and
\nwork place. Last two winners were Larry Smith of Austin and Dr. Glenn
\nAnderson of Arkansas.<\/p>\n
Senator Gonzales Barrientos Award: For an outstanding Hispanic and
\nDeaf person who has done substantial social and advocacy work for his
\nculture, community and work place. Last two winners were Rogelio
\nFernandez of Austin and Alma Bebee of El Paso.<\/p>\n
Deadline for the nominations is May 25, 2009 before 5:00 PM. Once
\nagain, please send your nominations via e-mail to
\nChris.Hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us. His awards\/recognition committee is
\nmade up of Danny Lacey, Mike and Karyl Ann Hummel.<\/p>\n
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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…<\/p>\n