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MSHA 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 MSHA.
Below is a list of awards, their descriptions, and their eligibility requirements. For all awards, nominators must be current members of MSHA; however, letters in support of a nomination may be from nonmembers.
To nominate an individual for one of these awards, use the link to download the nomination form and follow the instructions published on the form.
Deadline for nominations is February 1 of each calendar year.
Questions? Contact the MSHA Committee on Recognition & Honors chair, Patricia Hargrove, at 507/389-1415 or patricia.hargrove@mnsu.edu.
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 MSHA members for at least ten years and have shown outstanding leadership and service, both in the Association and in the professions.
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Service |
Leadership |
| Association |
• Member for at least 10 years
• Committee involvement |
• Executive Council member
• Committee chair
• Policy Council member
• Convention speaker |
| Professions |
• Clinical service
• Research involvement
• Committee participation |
• Clinical supervision
• Teaching
• National presentations
• ASHA committees
• Research publication |
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Spirit of MSHA Award |
The Spirit of MSHA Award recognizes a member whose dedicated service to the Association and the professions has been an inspiration to others.
Eligibility: Nominees must have been MSHA members for at least seven years and have shown dedication either in broad or focused areas of service.
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Service |
Leadership |
| Association |
• Member for at least 7 years
• Committee involvement |
• Executive Council member
• Committee chair
• Policy Council member
• Convention speaker |
| Professions |
• Clinical service
• Research involvement
• Committee participation |
• Clinical supervision
• Teaching
• National presentations
• ASHA committees
• Research publication |
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Lifetime Achievement Award |
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the professions in clinical service, education and/or research.
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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.
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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.
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