The Emily Mann Distinguished Service Award

The Emily Mann Distinguished Service Award shall be bestowed by the FCRA upon a person who possesses exceptional qualifications and experience in the field of shorthand reporting while contributing in a meritorious manner to the welfare of FCRA; and has served the Association in at least two (2) of the following categories:

1. Served the Association with active participation on committees and/or on the Board of Directors of the state association.  
2. Contributed to the profession in areas of teaching, editing of publications, or other contributions which have been designed for the advancement of shorthand reporting.  
3. Contributed important books, papers, or other written material dealing with the profession.
4. Contributed seminars for the state association for members, such seminars having received the approval of NCRA for continuing education points.
5. Aided in the advancement of the profession by working in liaison with the Bar, the media, judicial groups and/or educational institutions.