This presentation contains information about the honors and citations I've received during my career as a technical writer.

2. Deb Lockwood
At the Society for Technical Communication (STC) Summit in May 2012
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3. Contents
0 This presentation includes citations from
professional honors and awards I have received
during my technical writing career.
0 The slides are arranged by date with the most
current year first.
0 You can find me in the following locations on the
web:
0 http://www.linkedin.com/in/deblockwood
0 http://writefulplace.wordpress.com/
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4. Fellow
0 Society for Technical Communication (STC), 2012
0 What is an STC Fellow?
0 Citation:
0 “For your outstanding service to the Rocky Mountain
Chapter, your continued dedication mentoring technical
communicators, and your exemplary contributions to
the community through your professional and
educational activities.”
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5. President’s Award
0 STC Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC), 2011
0 Presented by Kristy L. Astry
0 Citation:
0 “For her skillful management of STC RMC finances and
her innate ability to mentor members and potential
members with graciousness and professionalism during
the 2010-2011 chapter year.”
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6. President’s Award
0 STC Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2010
0 Presented by Ruth Gaulke
0 Citation:
0 “In recognition of valuable contributions to STC RMC.”
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7. Associate Fellow
0 STC, 2009
0 What is an STC Associate Fellow?
0 Citation:
0 “For outstanding leadership, guidance, and support of
the Rocky Mountain Chapter; for
persistence, determination, teamwork and
professional example that inspires others to achieve
excellence; and for mentoring new technical
communicators.
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8. Distinguished Chapter
Service Award
0 STC, 2009
0 Rocky Mountain Chapter
0 What is the Distinguished Chapter Service Award?
0 Citation:
0 “For sustained contributions to and outstanding
leadership of the Rocky Mountain Chapter–for
willingly sharing your knowledge and advice and
providing support and encouragement as a mentor in
our chapter and profession.”
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9. President’s Award
0 STC Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2009
0 Presented by John Endicott
0 Citation:
0 “For your invaluable advice and mentoring, and your
unflagging positive attitude tempered with steely-eyed
realism. Thank you for giving so much of yourself.”
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10. President’s Award
0 STC Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2008
0 Presented by Ron Arner
0 Citation:
0 “This Keep Going Award is presented to Deb Lockwood
on 6/12/2008. You are hereby declared One Who Never
Quits. Your persistence, determination, and endurance
are inspirational because of your continued support and
hard work on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of
the STC this year!”
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11. STC Award of Excellence
0 Society for Technical Communications
0 Years: 2007, 2006, and 2005
0 Awarded to the STC Rocky Mountain Chapter’s
Newsletter team, of which I was a part
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12. Award of Excellence
0 CSG Systems Inc., 2000
0 This is the highest honor that CSG bestows on its
employees.
0 Citation:
0 “While working on a CCS documentation rewrite
project, Deb displayed her leadership skills through
motivation by example and thinking outside the box. She
communicates well with internal and external clients
and has been recognized for her work with Time
Warner Tampa and the CCS documentation rewrite.”
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13. BRAVO! Award
0 CSG Systems Inc., 1999
0 The BRAVO! Award recognizes individuals and teams
who show a high level of achievement and performance
based on CSG core values: customer
focus, innovation, integrity, open
communication, performance, and respect for people.
0 I received this award for leading a team of writers and
editors through a massive rewrite project.
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