NCTE Leadership Award for People with Disabilities
This NCTE award recognizes individuals with disabilities for outstanding leadership, service, and advocacy that advance literacy education and the professional literacy community.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Annual submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No cash award; recipient receives a plaque, complimentary NCTE Annual Convention registration, domestic round-trip coach airfare, and one night lodging with meals.
Summary: Recognizes individuals with disabilities who have made significant contributions to NCTE and the broader literacy education community.
Key Information: Award may not be given every year; only one recipient selected per cycle.
Description
This award, offered by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), honors individuals with disabilities who have made significant contributions to NCTE and to the development of the professional literacy community. The award aims to support cross-community connections, amplify diverse leadership in literacy, and advance the voices and impact of people with disabilities in education. The recognition is based on leadership, service, and advocacy within NCTE and the broader field of literacy education.
