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CALL FOR 2009 ADARA AWARD NOMINATIONS



The ADARA Conference 2009 is rapidly approaching. ADARA provides an opportunity
to acknowledge colleagues who you believe should be recognized for their
exemplary work within the field of deafness. ADARA is proud of the contributions
of its members and has established several awards to recognize excellence in
service provision and outstanding professional contributions. Nominations for
the awards listed below will be accepted through March 1, 2009. The following
award categories are open to nominations by the ADARA membership:



Boyce R. Williams Award is the highest award presented by ADARA in recognition
of contribution toward improvements in the rehabilitation of people who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing.

Frederick C. Schreiber Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding
contributions to ADARA.



Outstanding JADARA Article Award is awarded upon the recommendation of the
JADARA Editor.



Eugene W. Peterson Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary
direct service provision in the rehabilitation of Deaf adults with additional
handicapping conditions.



Legislative Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated contributions
related to legislative activities that benefit Deaf, Late Deafened, Hard of
Hearing and Deafblind individuals.



Martin Seligman Student Research in Psychology and Deafness Award is given to a
student who has conducted exemplary research in the field of psychology and
deafness and has committed to both presenting at the ADARA conference and
publishing his/her research in the JADARA on the research. The student will be
recognized during the conference and will receive the money award upon
completion of the above requirements.



Boyce R. Williams Student Writing Award is given to recognize and reward
exemplary student writing in the area of human services to people with hearing
loss.



Nominations must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009 and will be accepted
by mail or email. They should be sent to Steve Hamerdinger at
steve.hamerdinger@... or Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office
of Deaf Services, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130



2009 ADARA AWARD NOMINATIONS

PERSON NOMINATING AWARD CANDIDATE:

Name Title Phone/Email Address

Eugene Peterson

AWARD CATEGORY:

â–¡ Boyce R. Williams Award â–¡ Frederick C. Schreiber Award

â–¡ Eugene W. Peterson Award â–¡ Legislative Award





CANDIDATE NOMINATED FOR AWARD: Name Title Phone/Email Name of program/agency
employed Address

THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY A NOMINATION FOR AWARD:

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A description of 300-500 words describing the accomplishments of the person
nominated.

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A narrative of 300-500 words supporting the nomination and how the
accomplishments are perceived as exemplary.

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A history of the individual’s career/work related to this award.

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Letters of support are not required, but encouraged. These should be attached as
one nomination package.

Nominations must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009 and will be accepted
by mail or email. They should be sent to Steve Hamerdinger at
steve.hamerdinger@... or Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office
of Deaf Services, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130



AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING THE ADARA CONFERENCE, 2009



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