Nominations for the Rennie Charles Award

An article from Communication Times, February 1998

--by Sara Durning, Carla Salvador, and Kim Van Rooy, Recognition Committee

Once again, we invite all members to make recommendations for the 1997 Rennie Charles Award.

It takes many dedicated and creative volunteers to make a chapter as strong and vigorous as the Toronto chapter, and every June we formally recognize those who have contributed to our growth and success during the previous 12 months. Last year, for example, we gave out the Pacesetter Award, Friends of the STC, and awards for Outstanding Chapter Rookies.

In addition, for more than a decade, we have presented the Rennie Charles Award to one or, occasionally, two members who have made an “outstanding contribution” to the Toronto chapter in the current year or over the past several years. Every member is eligible for consideration, except those who have already won, and all members are welcome to make recommendations.

Rennie Charles is remembered by long-time STC members as a “dedicated leader and a good friend” and as a “sweet, delightful gentleman” who was cherished for the “ideas, support, patience, advice, and mirth” he shared with the Toronto technical writing community. He was twice the President of our chapter, an STC Associate Fellow, our director-sponsor, an STC board member, and a proud Canadian. Rennie was also one of the leaders who reenergized the Toronto chapter in 1985.

Rennie was known for constantly giving of himself to make things happen in the STC. If this reminds you of someone who has made an outstanding contribution to your STC experience, perhaps you could recommend them. Mention one or two specific reasons why you chose this person and submit your recommendation by April 30.

We will review all your suggestions and present a short list to the Toronto executive. The person or persons selected will be announced at the June meeting and in communication TIMES.

To recommend a member for an award, contact [the Recognitions committee].