News: 2023 NCTE Leadership Award recipients!

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The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 Leadership Awards. It is an honor to recognize the profession’s leaders for their commitment and dedication to advancing literacy, the field of education, or the organization.

NCTE celebrates the exceptional work of educators and students from across the country with more than 90 different awards that elevate what makes English and language arts so powerful and essential. Join us in celebrating our 2023 award recipients!

2023 Award Recipients
James R. Squire Award
Distinguished Service Award
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Beverly Ann Chin, University of Montana
David Bloome, The Ohio State University
Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award
LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Leadership Award
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Elaine Richardson,
The Ohio State University
shea wesley martin,
The Ohio State University
Leadership Award for People with Disabilities
George Orwell Award
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Jo Hsu, University of Texas at Austin
Black Gaze podcast, Kisha Porcher & Shamaine Bertrand
Media Literacy Award
David H. Russell Award
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Jon Wargo, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Aja Y. Martinez, University of North Texas
National Intellectual Freedom Award
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Aja Y. Martinez, University of North Texas
National Intellectual Freedom Award, Honorable Mention
National Intellectual Freedom Award, Honorable Mention, Youth Advocate
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Ashley Hope Pérez
Angelina Meng
2024 Leadership Awards Applications Now Open!
The 2024 NCTE Leadership Awards applications are now open! Whether you’re a classroom teacher or college professor, accomplished author or just starting out in your career, these prestigious awards are open to all members. Each application is carefully considered by NCTE’s award selection committees. Learn more and apply by May 1, 2024.