2010 IMIA Medical Interpreter of the Year Award

The deadline to nominate an interpreter is May 14th, 2010

The IMIA Medical Interpreter of the Year Award is the oldest and most prestigious national award program for medical interpreters. This yearly award recognizes an outstanding interpreter and role model across the country. In response to feedback from many IMIA members, from all states, and general conference participants, we have established new guidelines for this year's awards:

Medical interpreters can distinguish themselves in various ways which make them appropriate nominees for this award:

-  Belongs to a professional association
-  is an effective patient advocate and is comfortable in all interpreting roles
-  finds creative solutions to assist patients to meet their needs
-  identifies and supports improvements in patient care delivery
-  quality of interpreting skills
-  interpersonal skills and team spirit
-  commitment to continuous improvement of skills
-  commitment to professional development
-  role model and leadership in the field

NOTE: Nominees do not have to be an IMIA member, and can be from any state of the US or live and work abroad, as this is now an international award.

The deadline to nominate an interpreter is May 14th, 2010.

Please download the nomination form at the top of this page, fill out the form and return it to IMIA via email at IMIAAnnualConference@gmail.com.

The Winner of the 2009
IMIA Medical Interpreter of the Year Award
Karla M. Pereira

Izabel Arocha presenting Karla M. Pereira with the Interpreter of The Year Award
at the 2009 IMIA Conference