CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF

AWARDS LIST 2008

DISTINGUISHED CULTURAL SERVICE AWARD
Initiated in 1972

This Distinguished Cultural Service Award is presented biennially by the CCSD Executive Committee to a provincial cultural society of the Deaf in recognition of its exceptional service to the Deaf Community over the previous two years. This award is given to the winning cultural society at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

Criteria for this award is based on consistent, high quality service provided by the provincial cultural society of the Deaf in educational, cultural and social activities in support of better awareness and appreciation of Deaf Culture.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Société Culturelle Québécoise des Sourds Inc
Annik Boissonneaut

2006
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Darren Holst

2004
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
Bruce Mayer

2002
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Janice Drake

2000
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Janice Drake

1998
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf,
Shell Jamieson

1996
Nova Scotia Cultural Society of the Deaf
Richard Martell


1994
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Helen Woodward

1992
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Helen Woodward

1988
Saskatchewan Cultural Society of the Deaf
Judy Nadon

1986
Saskatchewan Cultural Society of the Deaf
Joan Coupland

1984
Saskatchewan Cultural Society of the Deaf
Robert Hutchinson

1982
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
Vincent Chauvet

Saskatchewan Cultural Society of the Deaf
Patti Trofimenkoff

1980
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
Carole Sue Bailey

1978
British Columbia Cultural Society of the Deaf
John Sigurdson

1976
Alberta Society of the Deaf
Christine Spink

1974
Quebec Cultural Society of the Deaf
Anne Marie Vivers


1972
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
Pat Gilliespie


CCSD OUTSTANDING BOARD MEMBER
Initiated in 1982

The CCSD Outstanding Board Member Award is presented biennially to a board member for her or his outstanding contributions to CCSD's accomplishments. The winner is chosen by the President of CCSD in recognition of her or his dedication and selfless service over the previous two years. The award is given to the recipient at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Christina Markou, Ontario

2006
Alice Dulude, Quebec
Patricia Viens, Quebec
Aastrid Evensen-Flanjak, British Columbia
Janice Drake, Ontario
Christina Markou, Ontario
Lucia Jackson, Ontario
Shannon Pollock, Ontario

2004
Joanne Cripps, Ontario

1998
Joanne Cripps, Ontario

1988
Randy Dziwenka, Alberta
Sandra Reid, Alberta

1986
Donna Mason, Alberta
Charmaine Letourneau, Alberta

1984
Linda Cundy, Alberta

1982
Carole Sue Bailey, Alberta
Doug Momotiuk, British Columbia
John Stadnicki, British Columbia
Diane Zimmer, Manitoba or B.C.???


CCSD INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AWARD
Initiated in 1984

The CCSD International Service Award is presented biennially to an organization or individual serving Deaf people outside Canada in recognition of outstanding contributions to Deaf people, their culture and their heritage over the past five or more years. The award winner will be selected by the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf Executive Committee. The winner will be presented the the award at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

Criteria for this award is based on achievements in improving the quality of life for Deaf persons.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Bilingual-Bicultural Education Centre for the Deaf, Tokyo, Japan

2002
Dr. Harlan Lane, Massachusetts

1998
DawnSignPress, California

1994
Sourds en Colere ('Deaf Anger') - a French Association that led protest against cochlear implants in Paris, France)

1992
Swedish National Association of the Deaf, Sweden

1990
Deaf Way Committee, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

1988
Student Body Government of Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

1986
Canadian Captioning Development Agency

1984
National Captioning Institute, Inc.


CCSD DEAF PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Initiated in 1984

The CCSD Deaf Person of the Year Award is presented biennially to a Deaf person in recognition of exceptional contributions to the Deaf Community, its culture and its quality of life. The award winner will be selected by the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf Executive Committee, and will be given the award at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

Criteria for this award is based on commendable educational, community, occupational and social achievements in the Deaf community and culture, must be a Canadian citizen, 25 years or older, and recognized and nominated by an organization serving the Deaf community.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Grant Underschultz, Alberta

2006
John A. Hemingway, Ontario

2004
Caroline Anne Fritz, Alberta

2002
Randy Dziwenka, Alberta

2000
Chris Kenopic, Ontario

1998
Heather Gibson, Ontario

1996
Jim McDermitt, Nova Scotia

1994
Vincent Kennedy, British Columbia

1992
Jo-Anne Robinson, Alberta

1990
Guy Leboeuf, Quebec

1988
Mary Hargreaves, British Columbia

1984
Maureen M. Donald, British Columbia

HALL OF FAME AWARD
Initiated in 1976

The CCSD Hall of Fame Award is presented biennially to a Deaf person over the age of 45 in recognition of exceptional and long term contributions to the Deaf community, its culture and its quality of life. The winner will be given the award at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

Criteria for this award is based on commendable educational, community, occupational, social and personal achievements in the Deaf community and culture. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, 45 years or older, recognized for exemplary achievements at a national level and nominated by the affiliated societies, recognized for contributions in the form of publications and research.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
John Hemingway, Ontario
Vincent Chauvet, British Columbia

2006
Linda Cundy, Alberta
Helen Woodward, Alberta
Jim Roots, Ontario
Serge Briere, Quebec

2002
Helen Pizzacalla, Ontario

2000
Carole Sue Bailey, Alberta
Joanne Cripps, Ontario
Maureen Donald, British Columbia
Lucy Gosse Elliot, British Columbia

1998
Charmaine Letourneau, Alberta
Angela Petrone Stratiy, Alberta
Jo-Anne Robinson, Alberta

1992
Dave Mason, Alberta

1986
Marshall Wick, Ontario
Forrest C. Nickerson, Manitoba

1978
William A. McGovern, Ontario
James E. Atkinson, Ontario
Keith G. Dorschner, Ontario
Robert Elwood McBrien, Ontario
Roger McAuley, Ontario
Dorothy Ellen Beam, Ontario
Guy Gosselin, Quebec
Rachel Christie, Manitoba
Gladys Doyle, Ontario
Paula Montgomery Hardy, Ontario
Archie MacDonald, Quebec

1976
Jane Elizabeth Groom, Manitoba
William Gray, Nova Scotia
George Tait, Nova Scotia
Samuel T. Greene, Ontario
Ambrose Willick Mason, Ontario
Thomas Widd, Ontario
Arthur H. Jaffray, Ontario
George W. Reeves, Ontario
Edith Whealy, Ontario
Horace Greig, Ontario
Charles W. Golds, Ontario
Margaret C. Harris, Ontario
Rupert J. Williams, Saskatchewan
Charles White, Manitoba
Mary A. MacLean, Nova Scotia
Leonard T. Goucher, Nova Scotia
Howard Lloyd, Ontario
Marven Spence, Nova Scotia
Dr. David Peikoff, Canada
Dismas Gallant, New Brunswick


FOUNDER'S ORDER OF HONOUR AWARD
Initiated in 1980

Founder's Order of Honour is CCSD's highest honour! This special award was established by Forrest C. Nickerson, the first Exective Director who founded the CCSD in 1970 and incorporated it in 1973.  The Founder's Order of Honour is awarded biennally to a Deaf person who sacrifices untold time and energy and creates a positive lasting image of Deaf people in Canada.

The first Founder's Order of Honour went to Angela Stratiy who, during the years 1973-1980, unselfishly gave her unlimited service not only to CCSD and its affiliations but to all of the provinces across Canada. This is the highest honour that the CCSD bestows.

Criteria for this highly esteemed award is based on creativity, effectiveness, leadership, length of service and recognition in support of Deaf people, their aspirations, and their needs.


AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Helen Pizzacalla, Ontario

2006
Joanne Cripps, Ontario

1996
Charmaine Letourneau, Alberta

1988
Carole Sue Bailey, Alberta

1980
Angela Petrone-Stratiy, Manitoba

SPECIAL AWARDS (awarded at CCSD's discretion)

CCSD presents a few special awards at its discretion.

2002
Charmaine Letourneau, Alberta

1998
Carole Sue Bailey, Alberta

1996
Clifton F. Carbin, Ontario


THE KATHY DOLBY AWARD
Initiated in 2002

This award was originally set up by Carole Sue Bailey, one of the two Editors-in-chief of the Canadian Dictionary of ASL project, to show her sincere appreciation for Kathy Dolby, a hearing person, who devoted many years to the development of the Canadian Dictionary of ASL. For more than 20 years, she performed commendable service to the Deaf Community and in her strong advocacy for ASL and Deaf Culture. Kathy has also been a dedicated teacher of the Deaf, receiving a Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000.

This award will be presented biennally to a Hearing person in recognition of exceptional and long-term contributions to the Deaf Community, its culture and its quality of life. The award will be presented at a major cultural event officially sponsored by CCSD.

Criteria
- is a hearing person with a very positive attitude toward Deaf people
- is a strong advocate of ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf Education, Deaf rights, etc.
- is a Canadian citizen
- has been involved with Deaf people for at least 20 years
- is highly recognized for her/his achievements at a national level
- has sacrificed untold time and energy and helped to create a positive image of Deaf people in Canada
- has contributed to publications and research that are positively related to Deaf people in areas such as ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf education, etc.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008
Adele Routliff, Ontario

2006
Dr. Anita Small, Ontario

2002
Kathy Dolby, Alberta