NCTE Affiliate Intellectual Freedom Award
The NCTE Affiliate Intellectual Freedom Award honors those who show outstanding leadership in promoting intellectual freedom or combating censorship in education.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Nominations due for 2026 awards)
Funding Amounts: Non-monetary recognition; awardees receive certificates and are honored at the NCTE Annual Convention.
Summary: Recognizes individuals, groups, or institutions demonstrating courage and leadership in advancing intellectual freedom or combating censorship in education.
Description
This award honors individuals, groups, or institutions that have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advancing intellectual freedom or opposing censorship, particularly within educational contexts. Each state, regional, and provincial affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) may participate by nominating deserving candidates. Recipients are recognized at the NCTE Annual Convention and included in the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award Roster, underscoring the importance of supporting open expression and access to information in education.
