HLAA 2024 Awards Nominations

Honoring HLAA’s Finest

Award Nominations are now OPEN for the HLAA 2024 Awards, which will be presented at the convention in Phoenix at the Sheraton Grand Resort at Wild Horse Pass, June 26–29. Please consider nominating an impactful HLAA Chapter or inspiring individual! Deadline for submission is January 5, 2024.

See the HLAA 2024 Awards Application Package for award categories, criteria, and instructions for nomination submissions. We offer two ways to submit your nominations:

1) Email your nomination using the HLAA 2024 Awards Application.
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HLAA 2024 Awards Application Package
HLAA 2024 Awards Application

2) Submit a nomination application using the online form below.
Scroll down to see the award types below and click on the down arrow button to see the brief descriptions. Criteria for each award are listed in the HLAA 2024 Awards Application Package. The online nomination form follows.

We will notify selected nominees and nominators by email in February 2024. For nominees not selected, nominators only will be notified. If you have any questions about the submission process, please email awards@hearingloss.org.

See the most recent HLAA 2023 Awards Recipients for inspiration and view past photos of the Awards Ceremony in our Convention Archives!

Select an awards type below to learn more about each award.

Chapter and State Awards Descriptions

* Must be an HLAA member

Chapter and State Awards

Brief Description

Nancy Wessner Outstanding State Chapter Coordinator*

Recognizes a state chapter coordinator whose work has significantly furthered the HLAA mission in their state.

Newsletters – Chapters and States
Covers both and are separate awards given to the editor.*

Although a newsletter is frequently a joint project, usually one individual, the editor, is responsible for its publication. When possible, the award will be presented to editors.

Outstanding HLAA Chapter on a Mission

Recognizes a chapter that best administers HLAA’s standard of education, support and advocacy on a local community level.

Phoenix

Given to any HLAA Chapters or State Organizations that have been successful in rebuilding, the Phoenix Award honors this achievement.

Professional Advisor*

HLAA Chapters and State Organizations that call upon professionals in the community or state know how helpful these people can be with publicity, awareness, and involvement in special events, referring people with hearing loss to HLAA, and more.

Social Media

Presented to the chapter or state organization that best employs social media to build community awareness for the HLAA mission and the information, education, support and advocacy benefits offered by the chapter.

State Association or State Office

Any state organization that functions as extension of HLAA National and has the same mission and purpose, focusing on providing information, education, support and advocacy to people with hearing loss within their state. Any state leader or a leader of an affiliated state agency or another organization involving people with hearing loss can nominate an HLAA state organization.

Up and Coming Chapter

Presented to a new chapter (less than two years old at the time of nomination), which most effectively delivers the HLAA mission for its members and the community.

Website – Chapters and States
Covers both and are separate awards given to the webmaster.*

HLAA Chapter and State Organization websites are an enormous source of pride. While all of them are useful, many of these websites exhibit true excellence. This award will be presented to the webmaster.

National Awards Descriptions

* Must be an HLAA member

National Awards

Brief Description

Advocacy Hall of Fame

Given to honor an individual, group or corporation that through their advocacy efforts that significantly impacts awareness for, and/or implementation of the HLAA Public Policy and Advocacy and Agenda which benefits people with hearing loss and furthers the mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Alice Marie Stone Family Involvement

Presented to recognize dedicated family members and their contribution to the growth and development of HLAA. The award is named after Alice (“Ahme”) Marie Stone, wife of Founder Rocky Stone and the first recipient of this award.

Community Service*

Presented to HLAA Chapters, State Organizations, or to an individual who has undertaken significant outreach projects or efforts that serve the community by creating awareness and teaching others about hearing loss and the communication obstacles that it can create.

Get in the Hearing Loop*

Recognizes excellence in communicating the benefits of loop technology to a broad audience and success in getting loop technology accepted and installed in local communities.

HLAA Service*

Recognizes desired or useful outcomes that help fill a void created by a lack of funds, time or personnel at the HLAA National office. The primary effect of the service would be to move HLAA closer to recognition as a household name when people look for information about hearing loss.

Keystone*

Awarded to persons for outstanding achievement and/or contribution to the establishment, advancement and continued success of HLAA.

Marcia Dugan Advocacy*

Recognizes the outstanding efforts of an HLAA member who serves as an advocate with decision makers and others about laws and other crucial issues affecting people with hearing loss.

National Access

Honors those whose work significantly impacts communication access for people with hearing loss on a national scale. Nominations can come from any arena or segment of our society.

Outstanding Employer

Acknowledges an employer who has significantly contributed to the employment practices and opportunities for people with hearing loss. It is anticipated that their example will inspire others and that HLAA’s public recognition will encourage employers to emphasize ability as the important factor in employment, promotion, and advancement within their companies.

Outstanding Young Adult*

Recognizes HLAA members 18 to 30 years of age who have contributed significant time and effort to advancing the HLAA mission.

Parent Involvement*

Recognizes parents of children with hearing loss who have involved themselves in HLAA activities to help secure a brighter future for all children with hearing loss.

Spirit of HLAA*

Presented to those who give unceasingly and act selflessly to help others with hearing loss in the name of HLAA.

Submit your award nomination

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The submission deadline is Friday, January 5, 2024.