The recipient of the award will be a person who emulates many of the traits described above. As well, they will be a person has created opportunities for the Deaf and interpreter communities to work effectively together. Selection committee numbers may vary from three to five members. The chair reviews the general criteria of the award with committee members. Committee can meet face to face or conduct activities over e-mail, if more convenient.
Members review nominations submitted.
A vote is taken. Decisions of consensus are encouraged, and members can speak to their reasons for selecting one recipient over another. If consensus cannot be reached, then the vote of majority rules. The name of the recipient is kept in confidence until the announcement at the banquet. The Award It is the responsibility of the past president to arrange for the plaque to be prepared for presentation at the conference.