Russell Moore Award

Russell F. Moore, Sr. was the founder of Ohio Chapters of Interpreters for the Deaf in 1968.  Russell's brother Fred, who was Deaf, influenced Russell's early interest the Deaf community and the value of quality interpreting services.   Russell was a teacher at the Tennessee School for the Deaf, served with Deaf people on their committees and boards, was the President of the Ohio Home for Aged and Infirmed (now Columbus Colony), and was active in the Ohio Association of the Deaf.  He was also a coach for the Goodyear Silents, a Deaf semi-pro football team in Akron. 

Mr. Moore passed on a legacy to OCRID and its members that can be summed up in six lessons:

·        Deaf can do anything but hear

·        Work with deaf people and never for them

·        Never arrive - Keep learning

·        Learn from elders and pass on

·        Grow within the organization, but never forget your roots

·        Cultivate interests that have nothing to do with deafness and interpreting

In honor of Mr. Moore's memory and example to OCRID, we have established the Russell Moore Award.

Purpose:

The Russell Moore Award biennially honors a certified OCRID/RID member who emulates Mr. Moore's philosophy and life example of meritorious service to the interpreting profession and to the organization at various levels.

Criteria

·        Active certified member in good standing of OCRID for a minimum of 10 years

·        Active certified member in good standing of RID for a minimum of  10 years

·        Has a history of service to the organization in various capacities (e.g., officer, committee member, coordinator, etc.) and at various levels (e.g., local, state, regional, national).

·        Has made contributions to the profession of interpreting (e.g., research, teaching, mentoring, legislation, developing/planning workshops, volunteer work, etc.).

·        Has been active in the Deaf community outside of interpreting

Russell Moore Scoring Matrix (downloadable matrix available under Files tab: rm_award_scoring_matrix__final.doc)             

Nominee must accumulate a minimum of 15 points to qualify for the award with at least one point being from each of the three levels of service: local, state and regional/national. Nominee may earn more than one point in a category if service took place at different levels or extensive work/service is documented in a particular area. 

Please include details such as which leadership position was held and when, the names of articles published and date, number of mentees, titles and dates of workshops taught, etc. 

Has served as an RID/OCRID officer (member will be awarded one point per position at each level.  Level is defined as local level, state level, and regional/national level)

Has served on an RID/OCRID committee (limit one point per level)

Has served on a non-RID/OCRID committee that promotes/benefits interpreters or the profession (limit one point per level)

Has served on a committee for a Deaf organization such as NAD, or any of its affiliates (limit one point per level)

Has published an article in a newsletter such as the Navigator or the Views (a state or national achievement) Recipient will be awarded one point for 1-5 published articles; two points for more than 5 articles (Officer reports do not count as articles)

Has published an article in a scholarly journal such as the JOI (a national achievement) Recipient will be awarded one point for 1-5 published articles; two points for more than 5 articles.

Has taught a workshop (candidate may earn a maximum of two points per level with 10 or more documented RID-approved workshops) 

Has served as a mentor (candidate may earn a max of two points per level with 5 or more documented mentorships)   

Has taught a course related to ASL, Deafness or Deaf culture at an accredited college or university (limit one point for this category).

Nomination process:

·        All nominations must have a cover letter stating the intent to nominate an individual.  The letter must be signed by the nominator as well as signed by 15 additional dual members of RID and OCRID.

·        A letter describing the nominee's background, involvement in the field, and a detailed listing of accomplishments and explanations of how those accomplishments fulfill the requirements of the matrix.

·        A copy of the nominee's resume or vitae is required.

·        In addition six accompanying letters of support shall be submitted: two letters of support from RID certified interpreters, two letters of support from deaf or hard of hearing consumers, and two letters of support from individuals who have worked in collaboration with the nominee in service to the profession.

Provisions of the Award:

·        Plaque

·        Letter of congratulations from the current OCRID President and Board

·        Payment of RID and OCRID membership dues for the following year

·         Payment of the conference registration fee, including banquet, for the current year

·        Honorary lifetime membership to OCRID