UTRID Annual Conference

From Deep Roots, We Rise

Celebrating UTRID’s 2026 Award Recipients

Each year, the UTRID Conference gives us an opportunity to come together, learn from one another, strengthen our connections, and recognize the people who help make our profession and community stronger.

This year, as we gather around the theme From Deep Roots, We Rise, we are especially proud to celebrate individuals whose leadership, service, dedication, and contributions have helped our community grow.

Please join us in celebrating the recipients of the 2026 UTRID Awards!

Kim Maibaum Lifetime Achievement Award

Clay Anderson

Ellen O’Hara Community Member of the Year

Ann Agudo

Emerging Interpreter of the Year

Brianna Hoffman

Teddi von Pingel Legacy of Exemplary Service

Tanner Vance

Interpreter of the Year Award

Heather Aldridge

These awards represent more than individual accomplishments. They reflect the relationships, mentorship, service, leadership, and dedication that form the foundation of our interpreting community.

Congratulations to Clay Anderson, Ann Agudo, Brianna Hoffman, Tanner Vance, and Heather Aldridge on these well-deserved honors. Thank you for the ways you contribute to our community and help UTRID continue to grow.

From deep roots, we rise.
Together, we grow.