Tica Tuesday: Voices from the Front Lines Contest
Contest Information:
• Contest Opens: Tuesday, October 15, 2025
• Submission Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025
• Entry Fee: Free
• Eligibility: Open to all healthcare interpreters and translators
• Prizes: 1st – CCHI Certification Renewal | 2nd – 10 Tica Courses | 3rd – 5 Tica Courses
• Hosted by: Marisa Rueda Will, CHI – Founder of Tica Interpreter Training & Translations
How to Participate
How to Participate
Write a short story (150-300 words) in English about a moment when you made a difference in an LEP patient’s life, had to make a difficult ethical decision, or intervened to improve an LEP patient’s care.
Guidelines for Writing Your Story
Guidelines for Writing Your Story
Your story should:
- Be a real story from your experience as a healthcare interpreter.
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NOT include protected health information (PHI) or identifying details.
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Focus on a moment that highlights your impact serving as an interpreter on the healthcare team.
Share Your Story to Enter the Contest Today!
A Few Important Notes:
Deadline to register: Friday, November 14, 2025
🎁 Prizes
🥇 1st Place — CCHI Certification Renewal (~$300 value)
🥈 2nd Place — 10 free Tica courses (~$150 value)
🥉 3rd Place — 5 free Tica courses (~$75 value)
📣 Winners Announced
Featured in a future #TicaTuesday post and contacted by email. Winners will be revealed by Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
🔍 Selection Criteria
Stories will be judged on authenticity, clarity, creativity, and impact.
💬 Questions
Email marisa@ticatnt.com