To all Members of NYSCMA, Inc.:

Our association voted for the acting Chairman or the Board to solicit a candidate for nomination for the J. Truman Kahler Distinguished Service Award.

The J. Truman Kahler Award is given in recognition of the many years of service and leadership in the NYSCMA, Inc., and the Newspaper profession. It is the most prestigious award given by the NYSCMA membership. As you know, the criteria for selection continues to be those established in 1977:

"The J. Truman Kahler Distinguished Service Award shall recognize a member, past or present, active or retired, living or deceased, for outstanding contributions to the circulation profession. One who has unselfishly dedicated his or her time, effort, knowledge and expertise to the NYSCMA, ICMA, and/or NAA, and one whose leadership, training qualities and helpfulness to others were outstanding."

Please forward your Nominations with supporting documentation to the Chairman of the Board by April 1. 

The J. TRUMAN KAHLER
Distinguished Service Award

"The J. Truman Kahler Distinguished Service Award shall recognize a member, past or present, active or retired, living or dead, for outstanding contributions to the circulation profession. One who unselfishly dedicated his or her time, efforts, knowledge and expertise to the NYSCMA and or ICMA, and one whose leadership, training qualities and helpfulness to others were outstanding."

SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
"For Special, Distinguished Service to NYSCMA"

NYSCMA CHARLES J. LATUS
Outstanding Newcomer Award

To recognize any NYSCMA members involved in the Association's activities. The award will go to any member who has joined NYSCMA within five years prior to the current convention.

PAST PRESIDENTS AWARD

Chosen by Past Presidents for special unrecognized service, dedication and commitment throughout the years.