Awards and Recognition
Awards We Have Received
Our chapter has received the following notable awards:
- Our original web site was recognized as the "Best Overall Website" at the 2005 National Convention.
- Our monthly Newsletter was recognized as the "Best Overall Newsletter" at the 2008 National Convention. Marcia Zola attended the Convention where she received the award.
- This website was recognized as the "Best Website" at the 2009 National Convention. Jonathan Brown coordinated this effort with the help of the Steering Committee.
- Our efforts in the community were recognized as the "Best Outreach Program" at the 2009 National Convention. Alan Gould led our Outreach effort, and Barbara Nagot tirelessly guided the chapter for these achievements.
Recognition to the CommunityOur chapter recognized two eighth-grade Wilton students for their contribution about hearing loss at the Middlebrook Annual Science Fair in March 2007.
Paul Juhasz and Andy Sandor created a hearing screening project named "What's All the Buzz About?" The students, their parents, and teachers were invited to a luncheon at the Senior Center.
This effort continued our Hearing-Friendly initiative that builds community awareness of hearing loss problems and solutions.