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

Pooley Foundation Awards:

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