[National Council of Teachers of English](https://ncte.org)

November 1, 2026 (nomination deadline)

Honorific award; no monetary prize specified.

Recognizes individuals whose sustained service exemplifies the highest ideals of scholarship, teaching, and service in composition and communication.

--- ## Description The CCCC Exemplar Award, presented by the Executive Committee of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), honors individuals whose careers reflect exemplary leadership, scholarship, and service in the field of composition and communication. This award is intended to recognize those who set a standard of excellence and serve as role models for the organization and the broader discipline. The Exemplar Award is reserved for those whose professional contributions have had significant impact at the national or international level, or whose local and regional work carries national implications. --- ## Due Dates - November 1, 2026: Nomination deadline (nominations must be received by this date) --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific award; there is no monetary prize associated with the recognition. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals whose record is national and international in scope, or whose local and regional contributions have national implications. - Candidates must exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, and service in the field of composition and communication. - Nominees should set the best examples for the CCCC membership. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must include: - A letter of nomination - Four letters of support - A full curriculum vitae - All nomination materials should be sent to the CCCC Exemplar Award Committee via email at [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org). - Nominations must be received by November 1, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented as occasion demands and may not be given every year. - Past recipients include leading figures in the field; see the [award page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/exemplar) for a full list of previous winners. --- ## External Links - [CCCC Exemplar Award Program Page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/exemplar) - [National Council of Teachers of English](https://ncte.org) - [CCCC Membership Information](https://ncte.org/college/cccc-membership/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org) | | NCTE Phone | 217-328-3870 | | NCTE Contact Page | [https://ncte.org/contact-us/](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) |

CCCC Exemplar Award

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