Representing Professionals Who Serve Individuals
With Communication Disorders Since 1936
With Communication Disorders Since 1936
MNSHA Nomination Requirements
For all awards, nominators must be current members of MNSHA; however, letters in support of a nomination may be from non-members.
MNSHA recognizes the dedication and efforts made by professionals and patients in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Each year, awards are presented to worthy individuals at the Spring Convention based on nominations received by MNSHA.
For all awards, nominators must be current members of MNSHA; however, letters in support of a nomination may be from non-members.
Questions? Contact the MNSHA Committee on Recognition & Honors chair, Sarah James, at 218-590-4174 or sarahjamesconsulting@gmail.com.
Honors of the Association
The Honors of the Association is the highest honor awarded to a voting member by the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It recognizes outstanding service and leadership in the Association and the professions over a period of many years.
Eligibility: Nominees must have been MNSHA members for at least ten years and have shown outstanding leadership and service, both in the Association and in the professions.
Association:
Service
- Member for at least 10 years
- Committee involvement
Leadership
- Executive Council member
- Committee chair
- Policy Council member
- Convention speaker
Professions:
Service
- Clinical service
- Research involvement
- Committee participation
Leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Teaching
- National presentations
- ASHA committees
- Research publication
Spirit of MNSHA Award
The Spirit of MNSHA Award recognizes a member whose dedicated service to the Association and the professions has been an inspiration to others.
Eligibility: Nominees must have been MNSHA members for at least seven years and have shown dedication either in broad or focused areas of service.
Association:
Service
- Member for at least 7 years
- Committee involvement
Leadership
- Executive Council member
- Committee chair
- Policy Council member
- Convention speaker
Professions:
Service
- Clinical service
- Research involvement
- Committee participation
Leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Teaching
- National presentations
- ASHA committees
- Research publication
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the professions in clinical service, education and/or research.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a nonmember for outstanding contributions to our professions or the enhancement of the welfare of persons with communication, swallowing and/or balance disorders.
Client Recognition Award
The Client Recognition Award recognizes a client who has shown courage in seeking treatment and commitment to the therapy process, and who has achieved significant improvements in communication through partnership with his or her clinician.
2023 Award Winners
- Honors of the Association – Michael Peterson
- Lifetime Achievement – Rachel Arntson
- Life Time Achievement – Carol Klitzke
- Lifetime Achievement Nomination – Dr. Deirdre “D.D.” Michael
- Distinguished Service Award – Janet Deppe
2022 Award Winners
- Honors of the Association – Theresa Estrem
- Honors of the Association – Judy Gelderman
- Spirit of MNSHA – Malka Key
- Spirit of MNSHA – Kaci Muecke
- Lifetime Achievement – Bob Grider
- Distinguished Services – Julia Halvorson
- Client Recognition – Mark Zeiher
2021 Award Winners
- Honors of the Association – Lynette Carlson
- Spirit of MNSHA – Martin Templeton
- Lifetime Achievement – Anita Kozan
- Client Recognition – Maddox Lieb and Clare Sierra
2020 Award Winners
- Honors of the Association – Sarah Angerman
- Spirit of MNSHA – Elizabeth Dettling
- Lifetime Achievement – Arlene Carney
- Distinguished Service – Elizabeth Watkins
MNSHA recognizes the dedication and efforts made by professionals and patients in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Each year, awards are presented to worthy individuals at the Spring Convention based on nominations received by MNSHA.
For all awards, nominators must be current members of MNSHA; however, letters in support of a nomination may be from non-members.
Questions? Contact the MNSHA Committee on Recognition & Honors chair, Sarah James, at 218-590-4174 or sarahjamesconsulting@gmail.com.
