CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award
Forecasted
The CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award from NCTE honors educators for exceptional leadership and innovation in literacy education, recognizing their impact within and beyond the classroom.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a certificate and public recognition at the CEL Annual Convention.
Summary: Recognizes classroom educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership in literacy and contribute to the broader educational community.
Key Information: Award is honorary; open to NCTE members with at least half-time classroom teaching responsibilities.
Description
The CEL Teacher-Leader of Excellence Award, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), honors a classroom educator who demonstrates exemplary leadership both within and beyond the classroom. This award is designed to recognize individuals who amplify student voices, contribute meaningfully to literacy instruction, and positively impact their school and educational communities. Recipients are acknowledged for their innovative literacy work and their efforts to inspire change in educational systems through leadership.
