MSHA
HONORS
Printable Descriptions and
Procedures
Honors
Nomination Form
Outstanding
Clinician Award
This award recognizes demonstrated
contributions in the advancement of knowledge
in clinical practice in speech-language
pathology or audiology.
1.
The recipient will be chosen for advancement of knowledge
in their practice as evidenced by significant recent
accomplishments within the past three years in
speech-language pathology or audiology. Some activities or
accomplishments might include:
a.
Achievement with a single client or group of clients.
b.
Service programming &program development.
c.
Achievement in a state or local organization or government
agency activity.
d.
Teaching/presentations, research, or administration.
(Nominees are not limited to any particular type of achievement or
activity.)
The nominee and the nominator must be a
current member of MSHA and past nominees are eligible.
Honors of the
Association
This award recognizes exceptional and
extraordinary contributions to the field of speech, language and
hearing, and is the highest honor that the Association can give.
1.
The recipient will be chosen for advancement of knowledge
in their practice as evidenced by significant recent
accomplishments within the past three years in
speech-language pathology or audiology. Some activities or
accomplishments might include:
a.
Achievement with a single client or group of clients.
b.
Service programming &program development.
c.
Achievement in a state or local organization or government
agency activity.
d.
Teaching/presentations, research, or administration.
(Nominees are not limited to any particular type of achievement or
activity.)
2.
The recipient must display concrete evidence of
contributions, clinical service, clinical research or any other
activity which has promoted excellence in clinical service over a
fifteen year or longer period.
3.
The nominee must be a member of MSHA for at least five
years and past nominees are eligible.
4.
The nominator must be a member of MSHA.
The nominee and the nominator must be a
current member of MSHA and past nominees are eligible.
Outstanding Special
Education Administrator
This award recognizes a Special
Education Administrator who has provided outstanding leader-ship
and support for the speech-language-hearing staff and who
consistently strives to improve and enhance the services provided
to communicatively-impaired students.
1.
The recipient will be chosen for advancement of knowledge
in their practice as evidenced by significant recent
accomplishment within the past three years. Some activities
or accomplishment might include:
a.
Achievement with a single client or group of clients.
b.
Service programming &program development.
c.
Achievement in a state or local organization or government
agency activity.
d.
Teaching/presentations, research, or administration.
(Nominees are not limited to any particular type of achievement or
activity.)
2.
The recipient must
demonstrate skills in providing outstanding leadership and support
for the speech-language-hearing staff and consistently strives to
improve and enhance the services provided to communicatively
impaired students.
3.
The nominator must be a
MSHA member.
Outstanding Graduate
Student
This award shall be made to a full-time
student in speech-language pathology, audiology or deaf education
who has shown superior and outstanding academic achievement and
who exhibits excellent professional promise. The nominee must be a
professional entry level degree (i.e. MA, MS, AuD) student at an
accredited college or university in the state of Missouri at least
through December.
Documentation to accompany nominations
should include:
1.
A sponsor ’s letter outlining the reasons the nominee
should be considered for the award.
2.
At least three letters from those familiar with the
nominee’s achievements and abilities.
3.
The nominee’s undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
4.
A scholarly paper written by the nominee as a class project
or term paper, one or more chapters of a thesis, or a similar
project.
The award criteria will be weighed
accordingly:
Academic Achievement – 20%
Scholarship (including, but not limited
to written paper, thesis, special project, presentation) – 20%
Clinical Skills – 20%
Community/University/Leadership Service
– 20%
Support as demonstrated through
recommendations – 20%
Procedure for
Nomination:
The following information should be
submitted in this order:
1.
Completed nomination form.
Honors
Nomination Form
2.
Rationale for nomination:
a.
Identification and description of the outstanding
achievement with information of when and where the specific
achievement(s) took place.
b.
Description of the significance of the recent achievement.
c.
Explanation of how the nominee ’s actions have advanced
knowledge in the area of their practice.
d.
Explanation of the nominee ’s role in the achievement.
3.
At least three statements to support the nomination from
speech-language pathologists, audiologists, or related
professionals and from recipients of services (or their parents)
where appropriate.
4.
Nominee ’s resume, attached separately.
*Mere listing of activities or
opinions not supported with facts and evidence will not be
considered.
Please note:
The sponsor should not be a member of
the MSHA Executive Board or the
Honors Committee. A nominee should not
be informed of his or her nomination (except the outstanding
graduate student).
Submission Format
Material in support of a nominee should
be typed, single-spaced, and pages should
not exceed ten pages, including any
letters of support. Confirmation that your nomination has been
received and is complete will be sent.
Mail Submissions to:
Beverly Jean Zimmer
2128 SW First Street
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Submissions must be
postmarked by December 7, 2008.
