The Partner in Language Education Award

The Partner in Language Education Award is presented to an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to professional development opportunities and/or teacher training for world language and culture educators. Further, the individual is regarded as a leader in the profession in the Central States region.

Nominations 

Supporting documentation may not exceed 15 single-sided pages and should be submitted to the Awards Committee chairperson by December 15, 2024. The person completing and submitting the nomination must be a current Advisory Council member.  Nominate a colleague for the Partner in Language Education Award here!

Nominations of an individual should include the candidate's present position and role in the world language profession; the ways in which the candidate meets the specific criteria for the award, including significant contributions to Central States over the years; the capacity in which the nominator has known the candidate; the candidate's current curriculum vitae; and support documentation that bears direct relevance to the nomination. 

This award was established in 2023 and first presented to Amanda Benavidez-Williams in 2024!