Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Nomination deadline) | July 30, 2026 (Initial application packet) | September 15, 2026 (Second-round application packet)
Funding Amounts: $500 per awardee (travel, classroom, or educational funding); two awards annually (Emergent & Sustained Outstanding Teacher)
Summary: Recognizes exemplary, research-based, and inclusive teaching in first-year college writing courses.