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

May 1, 2026 (Nomination deadline)

Recognition award; two books recognized annually (single/multi-authored and edited collection).

Annual award honoring outstanding scholarly books in composition and rhetoric that advance the field.

Nominees and nominators must be CCCC and/or NCTE members at the time of nomination.

--- ## Description The Outstanding Book Award, presented annually by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), recognizes exceptional scholarly books in the field of composition and rhetoric. The award honors both single- or multi-authored works and edited collections that demonstrate significant scholarship and research in areas such as pedagogy, practice, history, and theory. The selection committee evaluates nominated books for their contribution to the profession and advancement of knowledge within the discipline. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Nomination deadline (nominations must be received by this date) --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; there is no monetary prize. - Each year, two books are honored: one single- or multi-authored work and one edited collection. --- ## Eligibility - Books eligible for the 2027 award must be published in calendar year 2025 or 2026. - Both the nominee (author/editor) and the nominator (author, editor, publisher, or reader) must be members of CCCC and/or NCTE at the time of nomination. - Eligible works include scholarly books that make a significant contribution to composition and rhetoric, including archival, historical, classroom-based, community-based, empirical, or theoretical works. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2026. - A brief statement describing the book’s contribution to the profession is required. - Copies of the nominated book are not required at the time of nomination. - Send the nomination statement to the CCCC Outstanding Book Award Committee at [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the annual CCCC Convention. - Review criteria focus on the book’s contribution to the field, its engagement with diversity and citational politics, and its impact on research and practice. - [Detailed review criteria and timeline](https://cccc.ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Criteria_Timelineupdated2022.pdf) are available. --- ## External Links - [CCCC Outstanding Book Award Program Page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/oba) - [CCCC Grants & Awards Overview](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/) - [CCCC Membership Information](https://ncte.org/college/cccc-membership/) - [Outstanding Book Award Review Criteria and Timeline (PDF)](https://cccc.ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Criteria_Timelineupdated2022.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org) | | Phone | 217-328-3870 | | Funder Contact Page | [NCTE Contact Us](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) |

CCCC Outstanding Book Award

Sign in to see full grant listing