Deaf Interpreter Services Inc.

National Innovation Award given by
The Women President's Organization (WPO)

In November we were honored to receive the prestigious National Innovation Award in New York City from the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) at their 10th anniversary gala, we were also a finalist for the Ethics in Business Award presented by the UTSA School of Business, the Ecumenical Center and the San Antonio Business Journal. Most recently, we were nominated for a Philanthropist Award and Employer of the Year. So far this year, we have been featured in the Business Journal, and Enterprising Women (a national magazine), each unsolicited.

Small Employer of the Year 2008

The 18th Annual Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinated by San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) Awarded to an employer in recognition of their employment practices in hiring and promoting people with disabilities and whose place of employment is accessible and disabled friendly. Marilyn was presented a beautiful plague at the ADA celebration on July 28, 2008 by Kitty Brietzke, J.D., Executive Director of SAILS.

Outstanding Philanthropic Small Corporation for 2008
	The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), San Antonio Chapter. for your philanthropic spirit as evidenced by generous support of worthwhile charitable causes throughout our community. We were publicly honored at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on November 21, 2008 at the OMNI Hotel. The Arc of San Antonio, Cynthia Hamilton-Development Director, was the nominating agency.

2008 Finalist for the San Antonio Ethics in Business Award
	2008 Finalist for the San Antonio Ethics in Business Award sponsored by the UTSA School of Business and Ecumenical Center. Received an Official Commendation from the Mayor of San Antonio.