CLTA AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

Deadline: January 31, 2013

Outstanding Teacher Award

CLTA awards one or more Outstanding Teacher Awards each year. Candidates are nominated by their local affiliates or by their colleagues.

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Outstanding Teacher Leader Award

The Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Outstanding Teacher Leader Award is presented by the Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Company to the individual who, in addition to being an outstanding teacher, has made a significant contribution to foreign language teacher training and/or professional development, and is considered a leader in the profession.

Hal Wingard Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes an individual’s dedication and commitment to the language teaching profession over an extended period of time.

President’s Award

The President’s Award is given to an outstanding individual who is considered a model of support to language education. Nomination for the award is at the discretion of CLTA’s President, with approval of CLTA’s Board of Directors. It is appropriate for members to make recommendations in writing to the President.