CEL Innovative Leadership Award
Forecasted
The CEL Innovative Leadership Award from NCTE honors mid-career literacy leaders whose innovative efforts have driven systemic change in literacy education.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a certificate presented at the CEL Annual Convention.
Summary: Recognizes mid-career literacy leaders whose innovative leadership has driven systemic change in literacy education.
Key Information: Award is honorary (no cash prize); requires NCTE membership and evidence of systemic impact.
Description
The CEL Innovative Leadership Award, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), honors a mid-career literacy leader and NCTE member whose innovative leadership has resulted in systemic changes in literacy education at the local, regional, or national level. The award recognizes individuals who have pioneered new, creative, and progressive approaches to teaching or professional development, extending their influence beyond a single classroom and shaping broader educational systems or programs. The recipient is celebrated for their impact on the field and receives a certificate at the CEL Annual Convention.
