CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award
The CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award from NCTE honors classroom educators who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in literacy education within and beyond their classrooms.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) (https://ncte.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Nomination deadline, extended) | June 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a certificate and recognition at the CEL Annual Convention.
Summary: Recognizes classroom educators who demonstrate outstanding literacy leadership and inspire positive change within and beyond their classrooms.
Key Information: Award is honorary and does not include financial support.
Description
The CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), honors classroom educators who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in literacy education. This award celebrates those who amplify student voices, contribute significantly to literacy work in the classroom, and drive positive change in literacy instruction, programming, or systems beyond their teaching role. Recipients are recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues and advance the field of literacy education.
