Funder: National Council of Teachers of English

Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)

Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a certificate presented at the CEL Annual Convention.

Summary: Recognizes mid-career NCTE members for innovative literacy leadership with systemic impact at local, regional, or national levels.

Key Information: Award emphasizes leadership roles; less than half of the recipient’s daily role should be classroom teaching.