Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA) Announces Award Winners

QRCA announced the winners of its awards at the organization’s annual conference, held in New Orleans in mid-October. Judy Langer received the President’s Award, Missy Carvin received the Maryanne Plug Spirit Award and Katrina Noelle received the Rising Star Award.

President’s Award: Judy Langer, president of Langer Qualitative, LLC, New York, N.Y., was honored for her meaningful and ongoing contributions to QRCA – including her role in founding QRCA, her long-standing leadership on the Field Committee and her work setting up the QRCA Legacy Fund in 2014. The President’s Award has been presented annually since 2002 to a non-board volunteer member for exemplary service and dedication to QRCA; the recipient is chosen by the QRCA Board of Directors.

Maryanne Plug Spirit Award: Missy Carvin, senior qualitative researcher, New Directions Consulting, White Plains, N.Y., received the award based on her friendliness, creativity, commitment to QRCA, leadership, optimism, humor, mentorship, a passion for life, and unconditional positive regard for all. The Spirit award is named for a cherished QRCA member and has been presented annually since 2003 to celebrate QRCA’s culture of collegial commitment to the organization and its members.

Rising Star Award: Katrina Noelle, owner, KNow Research, San Francisco, Calif., was recognized for her impactful contributions to QRCA, including co-chairing the Sponsorship Committee and serving on the 2014 Revenue Task Force. The Rising Star Award is chosen by the QRCA Board of Directors from candidates nominated by the membership; it was introduced in 2009 and recognizes newer, younger members of QRCA who are making significant contributions to the association.

 

About QRCA

The Qualitative Research Consultants Association (www.qrca.org) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in all aspects of qualitative research. The QRCA offers access to nearly 1,000 qualitative research consultants throughout the world, including focus group moderators, facilitators, ethnographers, and planners in many types of qualitative research. The organization’s expertise includes focus groups, individual depth interviews (IDIs), ethnography, observational research, usability research, idea generation, and other qualitative approaches using in-person and online methodologies.



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