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We have gathered a list of awards that have been given throughout the years to those who have shown extraordinary dedication and service to SND.

The President's Award was created in 1990 as a public acknowledgement for SND members and contributors who have made a special effort on behalf of SND. The awards are given solely at the discretion of the president. These awards are made in the hope it will motivate new members to future volunteer achievements and leadership positions.

In 1993, SND initiated the first Lifetime Achievement award. To date, there have been only five such awards given.

The awards (by year) went to:

1988 by the Board of Directors

Dave Gray, Providence Journal, recognized for his extraordinary dedication, diligence and outstanding contributions and achievements as a founding member and treasurer.

1990 by president Nanette Bisher

Marshall Matlock, for making the enormous task of hosting the competition look easy.
Barbara Hines, for tireless input of competition data.
Randy Stano, for chairing the competition year after year, city after city and helping to find a home for it in Syracuse.
Topy Fisk, for chairing the workshop in San Francisco.
Dave Gray, for his selfless service as SND Treasurer (and helping me survive my years as president).
Juan Antonio Giner, for his work establishing and building SND / España.
Bill Ostendorf, for starting and leading the SND Quick Course program.
David Griffin, for designing The Eleventh Edition of "The Best of Newspaper Design™" book.

1991 by president Jackie Combs

Ed Kohorst, The Dallas Morning News, recognized for his two years of exemplary service as Editor of Design, the Journal of the Society of Newspaper Design.
Helen Morissette, The Boston Globe, recognized for her diligence and professionalism while handling registration and administration for the 1991 Society of Newspaper Design Workshop and Exhibition in Boston.
Lynn Staley, The Boston Globe, recognized for her outstanding work as coordinator of the 1991 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Boston.

1992 by president Randy Stano

Steve Garment, USA Today, recognized for his diligence and professionalism while handling registration and administration for the 1992 Society of Newspaper Design Workshop and Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
Juan Antonio Giner, University of Navarra, recognized for his extensive contributions to the international growth of SND.
Barbara Hines, Howard University, recognized for managing the data entry and data correction process for the Best of Newspaper Design Competitions.
Mary Holdt, New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, recognized for her invaluable assistance as site coordinator of the Atlanta Color Camp.
Jim Jennings, Lexington Herald-Leader, recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the Society’s Best of Newspaper Design Competition program.
C. Marshall Matlock, Syracuse University, recognized for his continuing contribution to SND as judging site director of the Best of Newspaper Design Competitions.
Bill Ostendorf, Providence Journal, recognized for his continuing outstanding contributions to SND as chair of the SND Summer Camps.

1993 by president Nancy Tobin

Mario Garcia, Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to the newspaper design and graphics profession worldwide. Through his work as an educator, researcher, author, lecturer and designer, he has elevated the entire graphics and design field around the globe.

Kathleen Vincent, Dallas Morning News, recognized for her outstanding work as coordinator of the 1993 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Dallas.

1994 by president George Benge

Dave Gray, Providence Journal, recognized for his extensive contributions in the service of the membership of the Society of Newspaper Design.
Jean Moxam, Kansas City Star, recognized for her outstanding work as coordinator of the 1994 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Kansas City.
Alice Sky, Wichita Eagle, recognized for her outstanding work as coordinator of the 1994 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Kansas City.
Warren Watson, Portland Newspapers, recognized for his continuing contributions to the Society of Newspaper Design.
Diane Alverio, NAHJ, recognized for her leadership of and dedication to diversity as a guiding principle of the field of journalism and the business of newspapers.
Paul DeMain, NAJA, recognized for his leadership of and dedication to diversity as a guiding principle of the field of journalism and the business of newspapers.
Dorothy Gilliam, NABJ, recognized for her leadership of and dedication to diversity as a guiding principle of the field of journalism and the business of newspapers.
Evelyn Hsu, AAJA, recognized for her leadership of and dedication to diversity as a guiding principle of the field of journalism and the business of newspapers.

1995 by president Deborah Withey

Antoni Cases, Cases i Associates, recognized for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 1995 SND Congreso Mundial in Barcelona.
Maite Martínez, SND Capítulo Español, recognized for her continuing contributions to the Society of Newspaper Design’s Spanish affiliate organization.
Silvia Miranda, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, recognized for her dedication and competence while working as a member of the Secretariat of the 1995 Society of Newspaper Design Congreso Mundial in Barcelona.
Linda Monroe, Courier-News, recognized for her two years of exemplary service as Editor of SND Update, the monthly newsletter of the Society.
Cristina Oliva, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, recognized for her diligence and professionalism while handling registration and administration for the 1995 SND Congreso Mundial in Barcelona.
Carlos Pérez de Rozas, La Vanguardia, recognized for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 1995 SND Congreso Mundial in Barcelona.
Quim Regas, Cases i Associates, recognized for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 1995 SND Congreso Mundial in Barcelona.

1996 by president Jim Jennings

Jay Small, Indianapolis Star/News, recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the Society’s many educational programs and for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 1996 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Indianapolis.
Students and Faculty, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the Society’s Best of Newspaper Design Competition program.
Shamus P. Walker, Syracuse, New York, recognized for his extraordinary contribution to the Society’s The Best of Newspaper Design Competition program.
Ray Chattman, recognized for his contribution to the Society of Newspaper Design, first as Executive Secretary and then as Executive Director, from 1982 through 1996.

1997 by president Neal Pattison

Neil Chase, Northwestern U., recognized for his outstanding contribution to SND as a former chair of the SND Quick Course.
Bill Dunn, Minneapolis Tribune, recognized for his outstanding contribution to SND as a former chair of the SND Quick Course.
Bill Gaspard, The San Diego Union-Tribune, recognized for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 1997 SND Workshop and Exhibition in San Diego.
Bill Ostendorf, Providence Journal, recognized for his outstanding contribution to SND as founder and original chair of the SND Quick Course.
Phillip Ritzenberg, recognized for his continued interest in, and dedication to, the Society of Newspaper Design. As a former president, he remains a guiding light for the passage of past, present and future SND leaders to steer by.
Diana Shantic, Los Angeles Times, recognized for her two years of exemplary service as Editor of SND Update, the monthly newsletter of the Society.
Randy Stano, University of Miami, recognized for his continued interest in, and dedication to, the Society of Newspaper Design. As a former president, he has contributed his time and energy to the SND Quick Course, serving as chair for these regional seminars that have affected more than 5,000 newspaper professionals.

1998 by president Lynn Staley

John Sherlock, The Philadelphia Daily News, and the staff of the Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc., recognized for their outstanding work coordinating the 1998 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Philadelphia.

1999 by president Ed Kohorst

Olivia Casey, Dallas Morning News, is honored for her 10 years of continuous service on the Board of the Society for News Design.
Carsten Gregersen, Berlingske Tidende, is honored for the devotion and dedication he has given to insure the success of the 20th SND World Congress and Exhibition held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
John Grimwade, Condé Nast Traveler magazine, is honored for bringing his expertise, skills and passion to the Malofiej hands-on workshop.
Mary Holdt-Peskin, New York Times Regional Newspapers, is honored for her long-term service to the Society for News Design as Regional Chair and Membership and Marketing Committee Chair.
Dale Peskin, The Dallas Morning News, is honored for his many years of service to the Society for News Design.
Antoni Pique and the Universidad de Navarra, are honored for their dedication and passion to continually produce the prestigious Malofiej competition, judging, workshop and awards program.
Mario Tascon Ruiz, El Mundo, is honored for his years of service to the Malofiej as judge and teacher.

1999 by president Jean Dodd

Edmund C. Arnold, Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to newspaper design and graphics worldwide.

Tony Sutton, for his diligence and hard work compiling, editing, designing and producing Design magazine on time for five years, and in the process making him the longest serving editor for SND’s premier publication.
C. Marshall Matlock, Syracuse University, for his continuing work with SND’s annual competition and the design and production of the Best of Newspaper Design annual book.
Bill Dunn, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, and his staff, for his outstanding work as coordinator of the 2000 SND Workshop and Exhibition in Minneapolis.
Kelly Frankeny, for her many years of service on the SND board, acting as both a regional representative and as the representative of the regional directors to the executive committee, and for her tireless volunteering at the annual competition.

2001 by president Lucie Lacava

Louis Silverstein, Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the newspaper design and graphics profession worldwide.

Steve Dorsey, Detroit Free Press, for his relentless, enthusiastic and continuing contributions to the Society for News Design.
Keira Nothaft, The Arizona Rebublic, for her outstanding work as coordinator of the 2001 SND Annual Workshop and Exhibition in Phoenix.

2002 by president Svenåke Boström

Laura Ruel-Rella and Martha L. Stone for their enthusiastic work with the SND.ies competition.
Børge T. Skovsende for nearly two decades of contribution to the Society for News Design, Scandinavia.
Tim Frank for his outstanding work initiating and producing and going online with his News Page Designers web site.
C. Marshall Matlock for his 10 years of diligence and hard work compiling, editing, designing and producing “The Best of Newspaper Design™” annual book.

2003 by president Warren Watson

Richard A. Curtis, Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the newspaper design and graphics profession; for his work co-founding the Society for News Design; for his initiation, with Robert Lockwood, in creating and editing Design Journal; and for serving as the first president of SND in its formative years and providing much need guidance; all of which have inspired an entire generation of visual journalists.
Robert Lockwood, Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the newspaper design and graphics profession; for his work co-founding the Society for News Design; for his initiation, with Richard Curtis, in creating and editing Design Journal; and for serving as the first president of SND in its formative years and providing much need guidance; all of which have inspired an entire generation of visual journalists.

Scott Goldman for his continuing service to the Society for news Design; from serving as a regional director, and later as an officer; to his long-term commitment to the Annual Best of Newspaper Design Competition; and to his dedication in making the 2003 Washington, D.C., 25th Annual Workshop and Exhibition a success.
Jonathon Berlin for his tireless and effective efforts in producing, and then editing, the SND Update newsletter the last three years, and in raising the bar once again for effective and innovative communication with the membership of the Society for News Design.
The Students and faculty of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, For extraordinary contributions to SND's "Best of Newspaper Design" competition program, 1989-2003. In 15 consecutive years of hosting the SND competition, more than 300 of the school's students and faculty have made a difference to visual journalists and to newspaper readers around the world. Thank you for your tireless efforts.

2004, by president Susan Mango Curtis

Anton "Tony" Majeri Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award. An SND founding member and member for four Pulitzer Prize-winning teams at the Chicago Tribune, he has served as SND President, judged the annual "Best of Newspaper Design" competition, chaired the Annual Workshop, taught visual journalism to audiences around the world, and served as a mentor to countless designers in the news business.

Matt Mansfield, President's Award, for continuing service to the Society,from serving as a Publications Chair, effectively coaching and mentoring editors to produce publications that meet the needs of our membership, to his long-term commitment to the Annual Best of Newspaper Design Competition, and his dedication in making the 2004 San Jose, Calif., 26th Annual Workshop and Exhibition a success.

Steve Dorsey, President's Award, commended for his diligence and successful work compiling, editing, designing and producing SND's Design magazine for the last three years. Under his direction, the publication was compelling and informative.

2005, by president Bill Gaspard

Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Nanette Bisher, creative director of the San Francisco Chronicle, and George Rorick, a former member of the visual journalism faculty at The Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Nanette Bisher "was a part of those amazing early days when the term visual journalism was being defined in Allentown, Pa.," Gaspard said. "For this Society she has been a great leader and friend. Over the years Nanette taught us about color and impact, about taking risks without taking yourself too seriously. And that, in a nutshell, is Nanette: Approachable despite her considerable talent, generous with her skills and always willing to coach."

George Rorick created the color weather map for USA Today, and Gaspard said of him, "In the world of newspaper graphics thereÌs not a name better and more widely known than George Rorick's. In addition to making a mark through his work at USA Today, the Detroit News, El Mundo and by creating KRT Graphics, George has inspired so many people that the industry is filled with talented graphic artists with a deep connection to George himself, journalists who pursued their craft because he made them see the possibilities in the world of information graphics."

President's Awards went to:

Susan Bischoff of the Houston (Texas) Chronicle "for being the guiding light of SND Houston Û a great conference in any year, but truly outstanding and inspiring in a year of enormous challenge for the region and the city of Houston. The Society is indebted to her, her colleagues on the organizing committee and the Chronicle."

Bonita Burton of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel: "For service to the Society and its members, first as an outstanding Regional Director and then by bringing her organizational skills and energy to not only establishing a high bar, but reinventing the Design Quick Course."

Javier Errea of Universidad de Navarra in Spain: "For his stewardship of the SND/Espa“a chapter and for his continued dedication to Malofiej, the great information graphics conference and contest."

David Kordalskiof The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio: "For being the Society's jack of all trades and master of them all. His long involvement with the contest, his tenure as a Regional Director and his stint as our first Education & Training chair have all been marked by his passion, intelligence and devotion to the craft."

Matt Mansfield of the San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News: "For his continued leadership of a very able publications group and for supporting the Society by successfully contributing on many varied projects. The President wishes to extend his thanks and gratitude for the advice, guidance and steady hand provided throughout this year."

2006, by president Christine McNeal

C. Marshall Matlock, professor emeritus at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 17-year leadership of the Society for News Design Creative Competition.

In recounting Matlock's many accomplishments since taking over the competition in 1989, Christine McNeal noted that entries had more than doubled, to nearly 15,000 per year, during his tenure. Matlock guided annual Competition Committees in recruiting more than 400 judges worldwide and thousands of facilitators to manage the competition judging and logistics during those years. He also oversaw publication of the annual book displaying the winners.

In addition, President's Awards went to:

Cassandra Armstrong of the Orlando Sentinel: "SNDÌs 2006 Annual Workshop site chair provided a program that was inspiring yet informational. Always calm in the storm, she handled the stresses of her position with grace, intelligence and charm Ç making the process a joy for all Ç and creating a Workshop weÌll remember for years to come."

Hans-Peter Janisch, of Grossenlueder, Germany: "For being a tireless advocate for SNDÌs international members, traveling from country to country to spread the word of what the Society offers. He listens to the members he represents and voices their needs to the SocietyÌs leadership in ways that cannot be ignored. His devotion to our international members is to be commended."

To the team that created SNDÌs first Code of Ethical Standards, Kenny Irby, Poynter Institute; Richard Curtis, USA Today; Susan Mango Curtis, Northwestern University; Stephen Cavendish, Chicago Tribune; Bill Parker, Chicago Tribune; Bill Gaspard, Las Vegas Sun; Gayle Grin, The National Post; Tony Majeri; and Phil Nesbitt:

"This dedicated team not only made two trips to Chicago to create this code, but each person put in countless hours of work outside of those meetings. The code was born out of a passion for journalistic integrity and a knowledge that we must get it right to retain credibility with our audiences. The Society owes this thoughtful team a thank-you for its time and zeal."

2007, by president Scott Goldman

Rolf Rehe, media consultant for Design Research International in Vienna, Austria, and Lynn Staley, A.M.E/Design for Newsweek magazine in New York City, received Lifetime Achievement Awards.

A founding member of SND and SND-DACH, Rolf Rehe was honored for many contributions to the field of typography and design, including the 50 columns on typography he has written for Design journal; his many interviews of typographers; two books published in several languages; a decade of teaching at Indiana University; and many volunteer activities for SND.

Former SND President Lynn Staley led the first SND Annual Workshop in Boston 1993, an event described as "truly transformational." In his presentation, SND Secretary-Treasurer Matt Mansfield said, "She built her reputation by transforming our craft, providing inspiration for young people just entering the profession and setting a higher bar for everyone else. I recall being a young designer and looking longingly at the work coming from The Boston Globe when she was at the helm ... and I remember the leap she made to Newsweek emboldened all of us to dream higher and bigger."

In addition, President's Awards went to:

Dan Zedek of The Boston Globe: "The site chair for SND's 29th Annual Workshop set an ambitious agenda right from the start, and then delivered to the Society and its members a ground-breaking weekend devoted to innovation and convergence. He deftly handled a multitude of tasks and gave SND a Workshop to remember."

Kristin Lenz of The Boston Globe: "For service to the Society and its members, both as a regional director and for her tireless efforts in making SND Boston a success. Her creativity and energy have helped forge a fabulous Workshop for Boston, and her ongoing efforts have helped forge a great future for SND."

Jonathon Berlin, San Jose Mercury News: “For his many years of service to the Society and its membership, most recently as the tireless editor of Design magazine. His efforts have elevated the magazine's impact, all the while pushing SND to expand its areas of influence in the industry, in the face of overwhelming change.”

Douglas Okasaki, The Gulf News: "For his outstanding service to the Society and its members, especially the members in the Middle East, who have never seen a leader like Douglas. The creation of a Region 20 blog has sparked a huge increase in activity in that rapidly growing area of the visual journalism world, and Douglas has led the way."

Dean David Rubin, Syracuse University: "For his unwavering support of the Society for News Design's annual competition during his tenure as Dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. He will be missed, both by Syracuse and SND."

C. Marshall Matlock, Syracuse University: "For his 20 years of extraordinary service to the Society and its membership, guiding Syracuse University's role as host for the annual Best of Newspaper DesignÙ competition. His meticulous efforts have touched so many throughout the Society, and his impact on SND's growth over the past two decades cannot be overstated."

SND Update: The Blog - Leadership Team, Matt Mansfield, San Jose Mercury News, Steve Dorsey, Detroit Free Press, and Kenney Marlatt, The Indianapolis Star

"For their extraordinary contributions in 2007 to the Society and its members, in creating the first truly interactive Web site in the organization's history. Their creativity, organization and energy helped rapidly create the first SND blog, to instantly deliver news, opinions and training ideas to SND's members. Their devotion to multimedia and engaging members online has helped pave the way for a more interactive, Web-based Society."

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