Awards and Grants
WCTE annually presents several awards to recognize professional contributions and student achievements and to promote excellence in the teaching of the English language arts.
To nominate a student or colleague, or to apply for an award for teaching or classroom research, follow the links below:
Outstanding Student Teacher Award
The Nancy Hoefs Memorial Award for an Outstanding Beginning Teacher
- Robert C. Pooley Research Award
- Jarvis Bush Award for Successful Techniques in Teaching Composition
- Lucile S. Pooley Award for Creative Teaching of English Language Arts
Lee Burress Intellectual Freedom Award
Chisholm Award for Meritorious Service to the Profession
NCTE Student Awards Administered Locally
- Promising Young Writers Award for students in eighth grade
- Achievement Awards in Writing for students in eleventh grade
- Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines
NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence
NCTE Leadership Development Award for early-career teachers