National Association of the Deaf

Complete the form below to nominate an individual for one of the awards listed below. 

Accessibility Award
Presented to an individual or organizational entity, this award recognizes exceptional efforts to bring about greater accessibility for the benefit of deaf or hard of hearing Americans.

Frederick C. Schreiber Distinguished Service Award
Presented in memory of the first NAD Executive Director (1966-78), this award recognizes an individual member of NAD deemed to have contributed, on a volunteer basis and nationwide, to the well being of deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States during the previous two years. 

Andrew J. Foster Memorial Award
Presented in memory of Andrew J. Foster who was a missionary educator, this award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in teaching activities or contributed to the field of education.

Golden Rose Award
Presented in memory of Frederick C. Schreiber, NAD Executive Director (1966-78), this award recognizes an individual who has provided a lifetime of volunteer service of lasting benefit to the deaf community and has established a model of behavior for young deaf people to emulate.  

Robert M. Greenmun Memorial Award
Presented in memory of Robert Greenmun, NAD Secretary-Treasurer (1946-64), this award recognizes an individual State Association member who has demonstrated leadership excellence and contributions to his/her state association on a voluntary basis.

Knights of the Flying Fingers (KFF) Awards
Presented to individual NAD members, this award is given in recognition of outstanding and dedicated volunteer service on behalf of the NAD.

Randall McClelland Memorial Award
Presented to an individual NAD member, this award recognizes exceptional leadership on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing people that also serves an inspiration to many.

Senior Citizens Award
Presented to an individual member of NAD, this award recognizes the consummate deaf senior citizen volunteer who has applied his/her energy and talent to make a difference in the community and the world around them.

Spirit of the NAD Award
Presented to an individual member of NAD, this award recognizes a person who carries the spirit of the NAD in all levels of their work, demonstrating exemplary commitment, dedication, and service.

State Association Excellence Award
Presented to a State Association, this award gives recognition for exceptional advocacy programs and services, including membership outreach and communications.

Nomination Deadline
Electronic submissions must be received by Monday, April 16, 2012.   
Mailed submissions must be postmarked by Monday, April 16, 2012.  
Mail to: Richard McCowin
Awards Chair, National Association of the Deaf
8818 Hamilton Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68114