Nominations now open for UTRID’s 2026 Awards
Award Nominations Are Open
You are invited to recognize an outstanding member of our interpreting and Deaf communities.
Awards will be presented at this year’s Bi-Annual State Conference—2026 From Deep Roots, We Rise.
View conference information and registration here.
Nominations Are Open for the Following Awards
Interpreter of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding interpreter from our community who has been exceptional in professionalism, service, and attitude.
Kim Maibaum Lifetime Achievement
Presented to an individual who has spent a lifetime enriching not only the profession but also the members of the interpreting and Deaf communities.
Ellen O’Hara Community Member of the Year
Recognizes an individual who actively supports the interpreting profession and exemplifies leadership within the Deaf community.
Teddi von Pingel Legacy of Exemplary Service Award
Honors an individual whose commitment and contributions have significantly enriched both the profession and the community, leaving a lasting impact through exemplary service.
Emerging Interpreter of the Year
An emerging interpreter or student who has gone above and beyond in volunteerism and exemplifies leadership within their community of peers.
Submit a Nomination
Nominations need to include:
- The name of the individual being nominated
- What award you are nominating them for
- A statement of support for the nominee
Email nominations individually to
nominations@utrid.org.