The Harry
Howse Lifetime Service Award
Bestowed
upon a retired reporter based on a lifetime of dedication to the
profession of reporting by a person who continues to offer inspiration
and serves as a valuable resource to us all. This award is given to one
recipient only per year and not necessarily given every year.
The Alton Cobb Award
Established in honor of Alton Cobb, this award shall be given
for outstanding work on a specifi c project or certain issue having to
do with furthering, enhancing, or honoring the reporting profession.
This award is not for a lifetime of service, nor does it have to be
awarded to a court reporter. There may be more than one recipient per
year.
The Don Hansen
Distinguished Service Award
Given as a
Medal of Honor among shorthand reporters in Michigan for volunteering
their time and talent above and beyond the call of duty for the benefi t
of shorthand reporters. This award is given for many years of work done
for the preservation of the court reporter as the best means of making
the record. This award may be given to anyone, and it is only awarded to
one recipient at a time.
The Oliver Award
Awarded for pro
bono work and may be given yearly to one person for providing pro bono
work in the previous year.
