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91探花

Leadership Awards

91探花's annual Leadership Awards honor outstanding contributions to the advancement of literacy, to the field of education, or to 91探花.

 

Is there someone whose leadership has inspired you this year or is it your turn to be recognized?
The 91探花 Leadership Awards recognize the educators who are shaping the future of literacy and language arts. These distinguished awards honor individuals who demonstrate their commitment to excellence and innovation across the field. Classroom teachers and educators of every level, from pre-K through college, are eligible and encouraged to apply!

Help us celebrate those who lead with passion and purpose. Consider nominating a colleague, mentor, or yourself when award nominations open in early 2027. Contact 91探花awards@ncte.org with any questions.

91探花 Awards interest form 2027

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Distinguished Service Award

Deadline May 1

Established in 1950, this award recognizes people who have exhibited valuable service to the profession, scholarly or academic distinction, distinctive use of language, and excellence in teaching. Recipients are nominated by 91探花 Board of Director members and demonstrate prestigious legacies of lifetime service.

2026 Recipient: Susi Long

James R. Squire Award

Deadline: May 1

Established in 1967, this award recognizes outstanding service to the stature and development of 91探花 and ELA education, as well as the education profession as a whole, in the U.S. and internationally. Awardees are honored by a selection committee of 91探花 Past Presidents.

2026 Recipient: Jacqueline Jones Royster

 

Deadline: May 1

This award recognizes a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who has made a significant contribution to 91探花 through service, scholarship, and actions that promote and support the advancement of the LGBTQIA+ community in the profession, in literacy-related activities, and in public engagement.

2026 Recipient: William Banks

 

Deadline: May 1

This award is given to an 91探花 member of color who has made a significant contribution to 91探花 and the development of our professional community. It supports members who advocate for policies and practices that influence and advance the understanding of equity and antiracism.

2026 Recipient: Latrise P. Johnson

 

Deadline: May 1

This award recognizes a person with a disability who has made a significant contribution to 91探花 and to the development of our professional community. Recipients promote and support the advancement of people with disabilities in our profession through their service, writing, teaching, scholarship, and professional development.

2026 Recipient: Dale Katherine Ireland

 

Media Literacy Award

Deadline: May 1

This award showcases 91探花 members who have developed innovative approaches for integrating media analysis and composition into their instruction.

2026 Recipient: Scott Storm

 

Deadline: May 1

Established in 1997 by 91探花 and Support for the Learning and Teaching of English (SLATE)鈥搕his award is given to a person, groups, or institutions for advancing the cause of intellectual freedom. A subcommittee of the selects the recipients.

2026 Recipient: Fitchburg State University

 

David H. Russell Award

Deadline: March 1

This award recognizes published research in language, literature, rhetoric, teaching procedures, or cognitive processes that may sharpen the teaching or the content of English at any level.

2026 Recipient: Jesse Hagopian

Deadline: March 15

This award provides early career teachers of color with the opportunity to attend and present at 91探花 Annual Convention, where they benefit from professional collaboration and development as they build accomplished teaching careers. Recipients must be 91探花 members to accept the award.

 

Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors

Deadline: May 1

The Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors supports 91探花 members in the teaching, learning, and application of literacy learning. It provides research support for 91探花 members who propose a research project that studies 鈥渢he careers of English Majors and/or the role and function of English in career development.鈥�

2026 Recipient: Sarah J. Donovan; Rochelle (Shelley) Rodrigo and Tiffany Portewig

George Orwell Award

Deadline: May 1

The 91探花 George Orwell Award, established in 1975 and administered by the聽91探花 Public Language Award Committee, recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to the critical analysis of public discourse.

2026 Recipient: Brian Jones